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Economists ask if Oregon’s hospital price cap, birth control expansion worked as planned

Research presented at a national conference puts a microscope to two Oregon laws, offering lessons to other states

Jun 13, 2023
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New Oregon health plan for working poor would jack up costs for people earning slightly more

Undeterred by costly premium hikes it will cause for many Oregonians, state officials are pursuing a new health plan to keep as many as 20,000 people from dropping their insurance — but some say officials haven't done enough to inform the public

Jun 7, 2023

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

Oregon doctors call for passage of abortion access, transgender care bill

In a letter to lawmakers, nearly 200 doctors say the failure to pass legislation at the center of the impasse in Salem hurts patients

Jun 6, 2023
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Lawmakers propose increase to Oregon Health Authority budget

The budget overlaps with Gov. Tina Kotek’s priorities but leaves out two of her large funding requests

Jun 2, 2023
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Oregon State Hospital Superintendent Dolly Matteucci speaks to the Oregon House Behavioral Health and Health Care Committee on Wednesday May 31, 2023. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon State Hospital official says federal order moving admissions in right direction

The psychiatric facility is getting closer to compliance with a federal civil rights ruling

Jun 1, 2023
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Health care bills without price tag or controversy slip past Senate standoff

While the impasse in Salem has tied up major health care legislation, some consequential bills are becoming law

May 30, 2023
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Oregon Health Authority says so far most people will keep Medicaid as eligibility checks resume

Oregon’s comparatively drawn-out approach to the Medicaid review will take up more complicated cases in the coming months

May 25, 2023
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An employee of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services helps a consumer pick a health care plan on the federal online health insurance marketplace. | DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES