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Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley Seeks To Rein In High Prescription Drug Prices

The bill would tie U.S. drug prices to a median price in 11 countries where prescriptions are much cheaper.

Apr 22, 2021

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OHSU To Pay $2,065 Per Hour For Holder Investigation

The agreement between OHSU and Holder’s law firm does not set a limit on the cost of the investigation of the institution's handling of sexual assault cases and racial bias complaints.

Apr 16, 2021
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OHSU Anticipates Revenue Growth, Modest Profit In Coming Fiscal Year

Oregon’s flagship health care facility reports strong investment income and investment portfolio growth help to provide a backstop as expenses rise.

Apr 15, 2021
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Oregon Lawmakers Seek To Curtail Soaring Pharmaceutical Prices

But they face drug industry opposition as they consider bills to make generic drugs more available, limit out-of-pocket insulin costs and set price limits on expensive drugs.

Mar 31, 2021
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Oregon Hospital Revenues, Profits Rise In Third Quarter of 2020

But hospital leaders say last year’s temporary boost from the federal CARES Act bailout conceals continuing financial shortfalls at Oregon hospitals.

Mar 8, 2021
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Oregon Considers Using Medicaid Money On Housing, Other Non-Medical Work

Oregon officials are drafting the state's next five-year Medicaid plan for review and approval by federal authorities who control the purse strings.

Mar 5, 2021
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Oregon Sets Minimum Charity Care Levels For Hospitals

Other states have set minimums for hospital groups but Oregon is the first to set levels for individual hospitals, which have profited from the expansion of Medicaid.

Feb 17, 2021
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Oregon Requires Health Insurers To Cover COVID-19 Vaccination Costs

Patients are not charged for the vaccine or the provider’s cost of administering it whether they have commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid or no insurance at all.

Feb 2, 2021