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Kaiser Health News

Seniors Form COVID Pods to Ward Off Isolation This Winter

Older adults in all kinds of circumstances are deliberating what to do as days and nights turn chilly and coronavirus cases rise across the country.

Nov 3, 2020

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SHUTTERSTOCK

Oregon Has Small Black Population But Share Of Black Providers Is Smaller

Policymakers and advocates say that the state needs to attract more minorities to the health care industry to rectify an imbalance.

Nov 2, 2020
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Gov. Kate Brown | BRADLEY PARKS/OPB

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.

Oct 28, 2020

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.

Oct 27, 2020

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SHUTTERSTOCK

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.

Oct 26, 2020

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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.

Oct 24, 2020

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The Oregon Legislature. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Lawmakers Will Consider Adding A Public Option To Expand Health Insurance Coverage

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.

Oct 23, 2020
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SHUTTERSTOCK

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.

Oct 22, 2020

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SHUTTERSTOCK

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.

Oct 21, 2020

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Hospitals around Oregon have prepared for a surge in COVID-19 cases.

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.

Oct 21, 2020