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Three-quarters of Americans oppose Medicaid cuts, poll shows

House Republicans are poised to release a bill that will likely propose cutting hundreds of billions in federal funding for Medicaid, even though poll shows a majority of their constituents disapprove

May 1

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Why cameras are popping up in eldercare facilities

Concerns about abuse, neglect to loved ones in care have states clearing a path for more surveillance in facilities, but questions of privacy, liability and efficacy remain

May 1

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New report cites ‘harmful effects’ of private equity firms buying nursing homes

Critics say some profit-minded investors are targeting care facilities for acquisition, starving them of cash while collecting Medicare, and then cashing out through bankruptcy protection

Apr 29

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When hospitals ditch Medicare Advantage plans, thousands of members get to leave, too

Sen. Ron Wyden wants more transparency around how Advantage members can escape plans after their doctors and hospitals drop out

Apr 29

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Oregon Death With Dignity prescriptions grew last year as reported deaths declined

Critics feared an increase in ‘death tourism’ after the state dropped its residency requirement, but slightly fewer non-Oregonians used the law to end their lives in 2024.

Mar 27
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Shortages of funds but not of issues marked Oregon health care in 2024

With health care undergoing rapid transformation, officials and lawmakers have struggled to keep up as ripple effects hit patients, providers and members of the public

Dec 31, 2024
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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, 2024
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Oregonians brace for health care changes as second Trump term nears

Oregon’s protections for gender-affirming care, abortion and access for people who are noncitizens could face tests under a president-elect who gave mixed signals on the campaign trail

Nov 7, 2024
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U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden speaks about reforms to Medicare at the Community for Positive Aging in Portland on Oct. 15, 2024. Wyden made the appearance on the first day of Medicare's open enrollment period, a time when seniors are bombarded with often confusing information. He was joined by Carisa Dickson, a manager in a Multnomah County program that helps seniors with Medicare.

As Medicare enrollment launches for 2025, Wyden sounds alarm

Oregon Senator says Congress and federal regulators need to do more to protect seniors from unscrupulous business practices by Medicare Advantage plans

Oct 15, 2024
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