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Republicans in Congress target Oregon in Medicaid fraud probe

As part of a congressional investigation, committee leaders sent letters to nine states, including Oregon. Defenders of the probe say they want to ensure proper spending, but critics say it's an effort to score political points at the expense of poor people.

Mar 10
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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Legislative session ends with wins for Planned Parenthood, immigration advocates and others

Few big-dollar proposals passed, but lawmakers made changes that will affect providers, patients and industry

Mar 9
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Noninjection mesotherapy is a cosmetic procedure used to remove fat and treat hair loss. | ROVSKY/SHUTTERSTOCK

Oregon lender's growth comes with med spa complications

Lake Oswego-based Dext Capital has become a financial juggernaut while serving as a primary source of loans for aesthetic medicine equipment, often bought by providers fleeing the hassles of health care. The lender's growth has come with complaints and criticisms.

Feb 17
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A rhesus macaque monkey, the type of monkey used in medical experiments at OSHU's Oregon National Primate Research Center. | SANOYATRA/SHUTTESTOCK

OHSU begins likely phase-out of primate research center

The National Institutes of Health has offered potential help to transition the center away from animal research and into a sanctuary for its thousands of rhesus macaques.

Feb 4
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Future of OHSU's primate research center draws wide-ranging testimony before university board

Both opponents and supporters of the controversial center filled the room as the university’s board of directors listened to officials defend keeping the center open, despite calls to close it down

Jan 22
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OHSU's main campus in Portland in September, 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Small Doses: NIH settlement may not help Oregon researchers

Also: Union scores new hospital contract. Contempt fines versus state over behavioral health care hit new high

Jan 6
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A RHESUS MONKEY AT THE OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY'S OREGON NATIONAL PRIMATE RESEARCH CENTER IN 2007./PETA

Shuttering primate research center could cost $1 billion over eight years, OHSU report asserts

Ordered by lawmakers to study possible scenarios for a reduction or closure of the center, Oregon Health & Science University's report said closure would lose $100 million a year just in research funding, and that doesn't include costs that could reach $820 million if its West Campus also has to close

Jan 2
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State, counties end stalemate over behavioral health services

Just as a federal judge was taking interest, state and local officials came to a compromise over county mental health responsibilities. The impasse had become heated, with local officials saying they were being streamrolled and patients would suffer as a result.

Dec 22, 2025
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Lawmakers have little time to make deep health care cuts

The Oregon Health Authority is looking to slash its number of budgeted employees by close to 2% as part of a much larger package of recommended cuts — even as other reductions are contemplated for providers and lower-income Oregonians

Nov 18, 2025
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Members of the Advanced Practice Providers hold a rally at OHSU's Waterfront Campus in Portland on Sept. 24. | OREGON NURSES ASSOCIATION

OHSU faces renewed cost pressures as unions demand better pay, conditions

A unit representing 700 OHSU employees authorizes a strike against the university, while another continues to work under an expired contract

Oct 30, 2025
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