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New Oregon rules capping health care temp agency rates spark mixed feelings

The state of Oregon is capping rates that temp agencies can charge for nurses and nursing assistants, but some feel the caps are too high

Nov 26
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OHSU launches gene-editing trial to address heart problem

Ken Hawkins, 77, may have received an experimental drug on Oct. 31, or a placebo. Either way, he's the first Oregon participant in a first-ever trial of a gene-editing infusion added to the bloodstream to stop the worsening of a potentially fatal heart condition.

Nov 21
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State halts health insurance website contracting amid fairness concerns

The legislatively mandated project will be delayed after state officials last week canceled a contracting process amid undisclosed concerns. They say they'll start a new one immediately.

Nov 19

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Oregon Health & Science University at night. | OHSU/CHRISTINE TORRES HICKS

OHSU paused live-pig training for OB/GYN residents after ‘many’ opted out

Records indicate a years-long pressure campaign by animal rights activists may be bearing fruit, and in light of the pause the group PETA says it will temporarily stop protesting at board meetings

Nov 12
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A view of OHSU's South Waterfront campus in September 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Kitzhaber sounds alarm over proposed takeover of Legacy Health by OHSU

State leaders should explore bailout of financially distressed Legacy unless Oregon Health & Science University can make clear case for merger — which it has not done yet, according to influential former governor

Nov 7

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Generic drug price-fixing settlements could mean cash for Oregonians, with more on tap

Oregonians cheated by pharmaceutical industry antitrust conspiracies could win reimbursements as more companies settle

Nov 5

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A view of OHSU's South Waterfront campus in September 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Steve Stadum to return to Oregon Health & Science University as interim president

Former top OHSU official will return as interim after Gov. Kotek stepped in to block appointment of Nate Selden to replace Danny Jacobs

Nov 1
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Northwest Permanente hit with Salem radiologist's $8.2 million whistleblower retaliation suit

The medical group 'strongly disputes' the allegations, but Layne Tarbox's suit claims raising concerns won him threats and retaliation; medical board records show two coworkers faced action over alleged fraud

Oct 31

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Oregon spends millions covering health care for people enrolled in other states, auditors find

State auditors have put a number to how many people in Oregon are covered by the state's version of Medicaid while also qualifying coverage elsewhere, effectively costing the system twice as much

Oct 29