PREMIUM STORIES
OHSU Retirees Get Six-Figure Paychecks from State Pension Fund
A review of the top-paid PERS recipients in Oregon finds that Oregon Health and Science University dominates the list.
Donations to Oregon Governor’s Race Top $6 Million
Gov. Kate Brown has a slight lead in overall fundraising, with $3.2 million raised by the Democratic incumbent toward her re-election campaign. Her chief challenger Knute Buehler is not far behind, with $2.9 million raised.
NEWS STORIES
OEBB Cuts Drug Benefit, Increases Dental Fees to Keep Costs Down
The board tried to avoid cuts to teachers’ health benefits by encouraging them to shift to coordinated care, by cutting administrative costs and by offering more catastrophic plans, but some small benefit cuts were enacted for the next school year.
Health Equity is Focus of Oregon Public Health Week
A series of panel discussions, presentations, films, story sessions and more will dig into public health topics focused on closing the health equity gap in underserved and unrepresented communities in Oregon.
The Oregon Pediatric Society Needs an Administrative Coordinator
Come check out our other great jobs from Planned Parenthood, Western Institute of Nursing, Open Advanced MRI NW, The Oregon Public Health Institute, and more.
Oregon Dentists Cut Back On Opioid Prescriptions For Young People
The American Dental Association issued new guidelines for prescribing opioids Monday. Dentists in Oregon say they’ll be adopting them as soon as possible.
Oregon Policymakers Join Senator Ron Wyden On Stage April 6
The panelists will discuss health policy implications for Oregon.
Oregon Governor Declares Addiction, Substance Abuse Public Health Crisis
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed an executive order Tuesday declaring addiction and substance abuse a public health crisis in the state.
Report: Oregon Needs More Transparency In Health Care Costs
Oregonians need better information about health care costs, according to a new report from the consumer watchdog group OSPIRG.
A blood-brain barrier meeting features a way to reduce cancer drug toxicity in kids, plus the latest on brain imaging controversies.
Part II: Our Frozen Dead: Hypothermic ‘Domicile Unknown’ Deaths
A third of recent homeless hypothermia deaths happened when severe weather shelters were not open. Homeless advocates are looking for ways to prevent these tragedies.
Leaders Call for Far-Reaching Changes to Meet Oregon’s Healthcare Workforce Needs
How insurance companies pay providers, how universities work with hospitals, how accrediting bodies set requirements, and how students pay for medical school are all factors in workforce challenges that are especially severe in rural areas.
Oregon Health Authority Prepares to Launch New Credentialing Program
The effort is expected to save time and money by centralizing the work of dozens of independent groups.
Part I: Our Frozen Dead: Hypothermic ‘Domicile Unknown’ Deaths
A growing number of deaths the Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office investigates are among people experiencing homelessness.
Healthcare and Business: International Lessons for Oregon
Join Oregon Health Forum on May 23 for a deep look into global lessons that our state can apply to healthcare.
Oregon Health Forum Tackles Social Determinants of Health
Join us on April 27 for this interactive discussion.
OHSU Researchers Find Some Costly, Recommended Cancer Treatments Lack Evidence
The scientists raise questions about the influence of the pharmaceutical industry on medical recommendations ultimately adopted by Medicare, Medicaid.
PRESS RELEASES
St. Charles Health System Teams up with Mayo Medical Laboratories to Perform Testing
St. Charles Health System Switches To Epic EHR and New Patient Portal
CMS Lowers the Cost of Prescription Drugs for Medicare Beneficiaries
Salem Health Foundation Invests $270,000 in Medical Respite Facility
Public Health Advisory Board Incentives and Funding Subcommittee Meets April 9 by Webinar
Commission on Aging April Speaker to Focus on C-TRAN Services
Free Dentistry Day in Beaverton
Oregon Proclamation Recognizes 9-1-1 Professionals for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
OHA Announces Public Meetings to Help Shape the Future of Coordinated Care
16th Annual Northwest Patient Safety Conference, May 1st at the Hilton Seattle Airport
HEALTH HIRES
Transition Projects seeks a Health and Wellness Services Manager.
Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (PPCW) is hiring a Manager of Clinical Quality Improvement.
The Western Institute of Nursing is searching for an Executive Director.
Open Advanced MRI NW is looking to recruit a Physician/Resident.
The Oregon Nurses Associaton needs a Director of Government Relations.
The Oregon Public Health Institute is seeking a Project Manager to join their team.
