Company’s use of non-compete agreements had sparked controversy in Oregon amid a larger debate
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Dan Norris, an attorney with a progressive neurological condition, took OHSU to court over a common source of frustration for patients: cancelled appointments.
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‘A hero for our time:’ Oregon Health & Science University canceled on Dan Norris — twice — after he'd made cross-country trips just to see his neurologist. An elder abuse expert, he sued.
Amid a primary care shortage, a Eugene lawmaker and others want the health care giant to stop enforcing contracts that prevent doctors from providing care in the area after they quit
Following a wave of earlier suits, the litigation blames additional companies and doctors for women undergoing unnecessary chemotherapy
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A picture of Rogue Regional Medical Center in 2007. At the time it was known as Rogue Valley Medical Center.
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The total number of patients thought to have died in connection with drug diversion in Medford remains unverified. But two lawyers say they've heard from dozens of additional potential victims and families.
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Melissa Isavoran claims the regional insurer contracted by the state to oversee care for low-income people fired her for flagging violations, but the health plan declines comment
Mar 14
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Pictured: the North Albany building of The Corvallis Clinic, P.C.
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To avoid insolvency, the business needs to be bought quickly by UnitedHealth Group without the service guarantees that the state had earlier sought, officials say
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Oregon State Capitol in Salem.
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Bills concerning treatment centers, violence against hospital staff, school health and insurance mandates perished, but other impactful bills made it through