Kate Brown Extends Pandemic Emergency Declaration Until Early 2021
As new cases of COVID-19 rise in Oregon, Brown decided to extend the state of emergency until Jan. 2, 2021. It had been scheduled to expire Nov. 3.
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Pandemic Exacerbates Oregon’s Addiction Crisis: Overdose Deaths Rise 70%
“The realization that we will be dealing with COVID-19 for some time, and other stressors related to jobs, school and social isolation, may increase feelings of anxiety and depression,” an expert said.
Arguing to Undo the ACA. Harming Medicare. Do They Go Hand in Hand?
Oral arguments in a legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act are scheduled to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 10.
Multnomah County Back On Oregon's Coronavirus Watch List
The county responded by saying it is “frustrated" with the move and that the recent spike in cases was part of a national trend.
Lawmakers Will Consider Adding A Public Option To Expand Health Insurance Coverage
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State lawmakers face unprecedented times that will force them to take a look at how the health care system works and how to bridge gaps in service.
Biden’s Big Health Agenda Won’t Be Easy to Achieve
If Joe Biden wins the presidency in November, health is likely to play a high-profile role in his agenda. Just probably not in the way he or anyone else might have predicted.
Can Ordinary COVID Patients Get The Trump Treatment?
Many patients don't know about experimental treatments but doctors say they should ask, take notes and be prepared to be pushy with their providers.
Oregon Health Care Systems Created Plans For Surge In Cases
Health systems worked diligently this spring during the stay-home order creating surge plans to expand capacity, including adding surge beds for patients.
Hospitals Contribute Heavily to Measure 108
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The measure would increase the tax on tobacco and create a tax on vaping products in hopes of reducing smoking and vaping.
Pharmaceutical Industry, Hospitals Pour Money Into Campaigns In Oregon
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Ballot Measure 108, which would increase the tax on cigarettes and cigars and vaping products, has attracted the most money.
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