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Anti-Smoking Pill, Like Cigarettes, Contained Carcinogens, Suit Alleges

The lawsuit, filed in Portland, is related to a recall of Pfizer’s drug, Chantix.

Nov 8, 2022
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Study: Elderly ‘Inundated’ By Aggressive, Misleading Marketing Driven By Medicare Advantage Plans

A new federal report compiles information from 14 states including Oregon to detail aggressive marketing tactics.

Nov 3, 2022
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MULTNOMAH COUNTY HEALTH DIRECTOR EBONY CLARKE MODERATED A PANEL OF THE OREGON HEALTH FORUM ON MONDAY THAT PROVIDED ADVICE TO THE NEXT GOVERNOR ON INTEGRATING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE./SCREENSHOT

New Governor Must Be Thoughtful But Decisive On Behavioral Health, Experts Say

Lawmakers and practitioners offered their advice during an Oregon Health Forum panel on Monday.

Nov 1, 2022
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Seeking Funds To Address Addiction, Portland Sues McKinsey Over Opioids Role

A new lawsuit over the opioids epidemic filed by the city of Portland showed alleged pharmacy-level, doctor-level and patient-level advocacy to boost sales.

Oct 29, 2022
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Q&A: Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen Responds To Criticisms

After five years on the job, Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen has become a focal point for candidates' criticism.

Oct 27, 2022
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Oregon Health Care's Near Future Holds A Host of Uncertainties, Lobbyists And Lawmakers Say

Oct 26, 2022
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Oregon’s Digital Vaccine Card System Isn’t Working Right

The state’s system doesn’t show the bivalent booster for those who’ve had the first four shots.

Oct 25, 2022
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ROSIE BUEFORD, THE NEW DIRECTOR OF THE OREGON HEALTH FORUM, IS PICTURED AT THE SALEM CONVENTION CENTER FOR THE SEPT. 29 CCO OREGON ANNUAL CONFERENCE./COURTESY PHOTO

The Oregon Health Forum Relaunches With New Director

The Oregon Health Forum prepares to relaunch with Rosie Bueford at the helm, an imminent event and plenty of issues to discuss.

Sep 29, 2022

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Feds Approve $2 Billion, Enrollment Changes For Oregon Health Plan

Children entering the program will remain enrolled until their 6th birthday to improve health, access and avoid the paperwork failures that often lead to disenrollment.

Sep 28, 2022
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Eugene Man Sues Cologuard Maker Claiming Fraud, Breach Of Contract

Lawsuit by former longtime sales representative claims Exact Sciences Corp. made false promises in order to hire him, then forced him to resign.

Sep 13, 2022
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