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Kotek appoints new director of Oregon Health Authority

Dr. Sejal Hathi will take the helm of the state’s largest agency in January

Nov 6, 2023

Letter from the editor: A note of thanks and a year-end goal

Consider supporting local independent journalism during this year's season of giving

Nov 2, 2023

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Portland-area senior sues Mutual of Omaha over repeated denials

Despite frequent falls, dementia and other concerns, the insurer has denied coverage of assisted living, according to the suit

Nov 2, 2023
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Governor, lawmakers need to take action on Oregon kids’ mental health, advocate says

One in 4 Oregon youth ages 12-17 have experienced a “major depressive episode” in the last 12 months — the second-highest rate in the country, according to the state

Oct 31, 2023
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Bandon health center sued for $1.5 million

Lawsuit alleging ‘coup’ follows resignation of three top executives

Oct 26, 2023
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During a rally at PeaceHealth's University District hospital in Eugene on Sept. 11, 2023, Oregon Nurses Association executive director Anne Tan Piazza addresses the crowd. | CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/THE LUND REPORT

PeaceHealth to issue layoff notices with its Eugene hospital emergency department closing Dec. 1

Unions, Kotek claim some victories with an urgent care clinic, behavioral health unit slated to remain at University District hospital site, but the system rebuffed Kotek's request to delay its ER closure, citing financial losses

Oct 24, 2023
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OHSU, Aetna may cut ties, potentially affecting thousands of seniors

University says insurer has been slow to raise pre-pandemic rates, threatening provider reimbursements

Oct 24, 2023
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Patient’s defamation suit over doctors’ notes could have ripple effects

Health care programmer’s suit against Oregon Health & Science University could add to scrutiny of medical records

Oct 19, 2023
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CareOregon is among 16 coordinated care organizations in Oregon serving Medicaid members. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

CareOregon merger proposal draws mixed reaction

Supporters of the nonprofit’s absorption by a California-based group say it will strengthen care for the vulnerable, while critics fear a loss of focus and control for Oregon

Oct 12, 2023