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Opinion: Oregon’s behavioral health system is at a turning point

The state’s director of behavioral health highlights new investments, but says closing treatment gaps requires more action

Mar 21
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James Schroeder. | COURTESY OF HEALTH SHARE OF OREGON

Opinion: An open letter to Oregon’s health community

The interim director of the Oregon Health Authority, James Schroeder, lays out his priorities.

Jan 10
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Opinion: Oregon’s Coverage Plan Should ​​Go Further For More People

Advocates for affordable health care say the state’s plan for expanding Medicaid should include similar coverage for all Oregonians.

Nov 29, 2022
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Nurses rally at Oregon Health & Science University. | OREGON NURSES ASSOCIATION

Opinion: Oregon Should Avoid The Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact

Tamie Cline, president of the board of directors of the Oregon Nurses Association, says the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact is a bad idea.

Nov 3, 2022
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Opinion: Oregon Is Among A Minority Of States Not In The Nurse Licensure Compact. Should It Be?

A health care lawyer who works with hospitals says the timing is good for Oregon to join the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact to ease shortages.

Nov 3, 2022
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Opinion: Lessons From Oregon's Universal Health Care Task Force

Oregon doctor-advocate says universal care recommendations are crucial, but will take work — and won't solve all problems.

Oct 20, 2022
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Opinion: Why Oregonians Should Support A Health Care System Transformation

The president of Health Care for All Oregon shares his views on the task force that recommended 2023 universal health care legislation.

Oct 11, 2022
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Opinion: Finding An Effective Cure For High Drug Prices

Congress must pass legislation to increase pharmaceutical pricing transparency and rein-in pharmacy benefit managers.

Mar 22, 2022
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Opinion: Equal Access To Care Act Puts Patient, Community Health First

House Bill 2362 would give the Oregon Health Authority the ability to approve certain mergers or acquisitions among health care companies.

Apr 14, 2021