The state released its latest drug transparency data, which shows that Humira, used for rheumatoid arthritis, racked up $81 million in sales over the past year.
The agreement, which affects 36 Blue Cross Blue Shield companies, including four in the Northwest, is expected to increase competition among health insurers.
Nov 9, 2020
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Vaping appears to be on the rise.
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A panel that's developing a plan to curb runaway health care costs in Oregon discussed ways to ensure that quality of care won't be compromised and health disparities are reduced.
Oct 12, 2020
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Oregon Health & Science University's sprawling west side campus in Portland.
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The Oregon Health Authority awarded $6 million to Oregon Health & Science University for a plan that was hastily put together and then scrapped; now it's banking on a $1.2 million project by Oregon State University.
The two-year proposal which would require an extra $1 billion in state general funding, includes increased spending on behavioral health care and children.