Proposed Legislation In Oregon Would Address Racism As A Public Health Crisis
The bill would initiate a pilot program to provide health care for communities that lack access and have a higher BIPOC population.
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Oregon Bill Would Give Many Health Care Workers, Others One-Time Payments
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The proposal would give up to $2,000 to essential workers, including health care employees, but would phase out the money for higher-paid staff.
Senate Approves Bill To Ease Barriers To Therapy For Prostate Cancer
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The bill eliminates some insurance barriers to proton beam therapy therapy, which is used to treat prostate cancer patients.
Legislature Passes Bill Making Noose Display Crime Of Intimidation
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The bill, backed by Oregon Health & Science University, follows noose incidents at OHSU.
Oregon Lawmakers Want To Improve Collection Of Racial, Ethnic Data On Patients
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The pandemic has highlighted the need for better information about the provision of services to disadvantaged populations, advocates say.
Lawmakers Explore 'Public Option' To Fill Gaps In Oregonians’ Health Insurance
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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.
Oregon Lawmakers Seek To Curtail Soaring Pharmaceutical Prices
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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.
Oregon Lawmakers Consider Extending Tax Credits For Rural Providers
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Rural providers receive $3,000 to $5,000 in income tax credits annually through the incentive program which is due to sunset in 2022.
Recovery From COVID-19 Could Last A Decade
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Oregon has learned some lessons from the pandemic but a full recovery will take years, according to public health officials and emergency planners testifying Wednesday..
Oregon Rep. Mitch Greenlick Has Died
The longtime chair of the House health care committee, whose term was set to end in January, had been battling several health issues.
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