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KAISER NURSES AND SUPPORTERS AT AN OCTOBER RALLY./TIM TRAUTMAN/OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING

Kaiser Permanente Reaches Deal With Workers

The tentative agreement was reached Saturday morning between unions and the health care company, averting a strike.

Nov 16, 2021

The Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals held a rally on Sept. 28 to urge support for what the union calls safe staffing. | TIM TRAUTMANN/OPB

Possible Kaiser Permanente Strike Is One Step Closer

Wage increases, a new wage structure that would pay newer staff less and and staff-to-patient ratios are sticking points in contract negotiations.

Oct 12, 2021

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Kaiser Permanente Health Workers Authorize Possible Strike

Nurses and other professional health care workers at Kaiser Permanente in Oregon and southwest Washington voted 96% in favor of authorizing a strike.

Oct 11, 2021

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Is Your Living Room the Future of Hospital Care?

Hospital-level care at home is poised to grow after more than a decade, boosted both by hospitals eager to ease overcrowding and growing interest by insurers who want to slow health care spending.

May 24, 2021

Kaiser Permanente in Hillsboro, Ore., July 8, 2018. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Portland-Area Woman Sues Kaiser Permanente Over Sex Assault Exam Bill

The lawsuit accuses the health care provider of causing her distress by billing her for the exam after saying it would seek reimbursement from a state fund.

Apr 28, 2021
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Lawmakers Explore 'Public Option' To Fill Gaps In Oregonians’ Health Insurance

The sponsor of a bill that proposes a public option for people who lack insurance wants it delayed so the state can complete another study.

Apr 1, 2021
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Oregon Lawmakers Seek To Curtail Soaring Pharmaceutical Prices

But they face drug industry opposition as they consider bills to make generic drugs more available, limit out-of-pocket insulin costs and set price limits on expensive drugs.

Mar 31, 2021
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Oregon Opening Third Mass Vaccination Site, This One In Portland

The site, which is being organized by Kaiser Permanente, will open Wednesday and operate through Saturday. It will reopen Monday with three other health care companies.

Jan 19, 2021
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