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Cainan Molzer (far right), 17, of Medford, poses with his family. | COURTESY JOE MOLZER

Oregon Public Broadcasting Features Watchdog Work Of The Lund Report

Senior Reporter Ben Botkin revealed documents showing employees at Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Health & Science University are calling Oregon's system denying children medical necessary care improper and even racist.

Jan 27, 2022

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Lawmakers Seek Coverage For People Kicked Off Oregon Health Plan

With Medicaid redeterminations to resume this year, low-cost ‘public option’ discussions are gaining in urgency.

Jan 18, 2022
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Q&A: OHSU Economist Shares How He Tackles The Uncertainty Of Omicron

Despite early fluctuations in omicron forecasts, Oregon’s top modeler, Peter Graven, says the models are getting “closer to the truth.”

Jan 6, 2022
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Former Laboratory Technician Claims He Was Fired For Blowing Whistle

The lawsuit claims a former Corvallis COVID testing worker’s safety complaints, including the lab CEO wearing shorts and sandals in the lab, got him canned.

Jan 4, 2022
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3D rendering of the omicron variant of COVID-19. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Health Care Workers Brace For The Worst As Omicron Projections Change

Though an Oregon omicron forecast has improved, the impact on hospitals still could exceed the pandemic’s worst point.

Dec 28, 2021
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Dozens of Suits Say Spinal Implant Caused Permanent Injuries

A recent federal lawsuit filed in Medford is one of many targeting Medtronic and Aziyo Biologics over a spinal implant recalled due to tuberculosis infection.

Dec 21, 2021
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Opioid Settlement Funds Could Approach $330 Million For Oregon

State and local government lawyers end months of impasse with “imminent” deal.

Dec 21, 2021
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Oregon Health & Science University Center for Health and Healing Building 2 in the South Waterfront neighborhood, July 2020. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Class-Action Lawsuit Accuses Oregon Health & Science University Of Discriminatory Discipline

Suit on behalf of more than 1,100 current and former OHSU employees seeks policy changes, back pay.

Dec 14, 2021
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State, Local Governments Near Deal On Opioid Settlement Split

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is close to a deal with local governments divvying up a $330 million opioid settlement, though conflicts linger.

Dec 7, 2021

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CCOs, Lawmakers Push Back On New Medicaid Revenue Rules

The Oregon Health Authority is battling headwinds over new rules requiring the state's coordinated organizations use a portion of Oregon Health Plan revenue to fund social determinants of health.

Dec 2, 2021
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