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OHSU Board Approves $650 Million Hospital Expansion 

The expansion project, a 15-story building, will grow bed capacity by about one-third.

Oct 29, 2021
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Oregon Health Authority Putting $15M Toward Immediate Behavioral Health Incentives

The short-term spending is an initial step toward stemming losses in the behavioral health field. But advocates say the system needs long-term investments.

Oct 28, 2021
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The building on Southwest Broadway in Portland that housed FamilyCare's corporate offices. | EMILY GREEN/THE LUND REPORT

Lawsuit Against Oregon Health Authority Runs Up $23.4 Million Legal Tab

FamilyCare’s seven-year battle against the state agency has generated massive legal bills for both sides, and there is no end in sight.

Oct 8, 2021
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The Moda Tower in downtown Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Moda Buys Back Its Shares From Delta Dental 

Delta Dental of California had purchased a 49.5% stake in Moda Partners for $152.4 million in 2019.

Sep 27, 2021
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Medical Debt Contributes To Majority Of Oregon Bankruptcies, Report Finds

Roughly 4,800 Oregonians filing for bankruptcy in 2019 listed medical bills among their debts, according to a new report.

Sep 9, 2021
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Prices In Oregon For Many Common Medical Procedures Have Surged, Data Show

Prices also varied wildly from one hospital to another, which the state says underscores the importance of Oregon’s new cost-growth control program.

Jul 22, 2021
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With Pandemic Slowing, Oregon Announces Winner Of $1 Million Vaccination Prize

An Oregon State University fine arts student wins the grand prize, which Gov. Kate Brown had dangled to lure more people to get vaccinated.

Jul 9, 2021

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The Oregon State Capitol building in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Lawmakers Pump Money And Oversight Into Health Care

Residents will have to wait to see whether the Oregon Legislature’s increased spending and regulation of the health care industry will yield results.

Jun 29, 2021
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Lawsuits Seek $37.5 Million From Tobacco Companies In Death Of 2 Oregonians

The estates of the two people, who both died in 2018, are suing Philip Morris USA, RJ Reynolds and others.

Jun 28, 2021
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Oregon Health Authority Budget Slated To Grow By $3 Billion 

Lawmakers have dedicated extra money to cover a demand for Medicaid and there's new money for behavioral health care, an area that's been neglected for years.

Jun 24, 2021
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