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A BUS IN OHIO DESIGNED TO LOOK GOVERNMENT-ISSUE INSTEAD REPRESENTED A SALES TACTIC TO MISLEAD THE ELDERLY, ACCORDING TO A FEDERAL REPORT./COURTESY OF U.S. SENATE

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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Class-Action Suit Filed Against Oregon Nursing Home Giant Avamere

The suit alleges the company’s negligence contributed to a data breach affecting patients and employees.

Aug 25, 2022
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U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland in 2016. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Wyden Launches Inquiry Into Deceptive Medicare Marketing

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden asks Oregon and 14 other states for information about consumer complaints.

Aug 23, 2022
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New Oregon Health Care Merger Law Gets First Test

A New York private equity firm wants state approval to buy two Oregon hospice facilities as part of $2.8 billion national health care transaction.

Jun 16, 2022
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Two Assisted-Living Closures In Tillamook County Mark Oregon’s First In 2022

Statewide, senior care facilities face critically short supply of qualified caregivers and exponential costs, an industry representative says.

Jan 20, 2022
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TWO SENIORS DIED DURING THE JUNE 2021 HEATWAVE WHILE RESIDING AT THE HEIGHTS AT COLUMBIA KNOLL ON NORTHEAST SANDY BOULEVARD IN PORTLAND./JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Senior Living Complex Sued Over One of Two Deaths During June Heatwave

Two seniors died from heat on the fourth floor of the supported living facility. The son of one filed suit, alleging management knew his mother had dementia but failed to check on her.

Oct 19, 2021
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Oregon Health & Science University Center for Health and Healing Building 2 in the South Waterfront neighborhood, July 2020. | SHUTTERSTOCK

For OHSU, Pension Payments Loom As COVID-19 Crisis Eases

The university’s PERS liability has ballooned to $595 million, resurrecting concerns about the pension burden on one of Oregon’s largest public agencies.

Sep 21, 2021
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Raymond Hare (left), 92, Gina Roberts (middle) and Edith Overstreet, 92, live at A Place to Call Home in Tigard. Roberts has been trying to get residents vaccinated./Courtesy of Gina Roberts

Elderly, Vulnerable Oregonians In Group Homes Fall Through Cracks In Vaccination Strategy

Three pharmacies in charge of vaccinating congregate care facilities signed up very few adult care homes, leaving staff to scramble to get their residents protected against COVID-19.

Feb 23, 2021
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State Cracks Down On Portland Nursing Home With 14 Deaths

State officials have cracked down on a Southeast Portland nursing home following 14 deaths from COVID-19 and inspections that revealed a slew of violations stemming from sloppy practices and understaffing, allowing the virus to spread in the facility.

Apr 16, 2020