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Rep. Rob Nosse, shown at a meeting of the Interim House Committee on Behavioral Health in June, has been tapped to head the Committee on Health Care — which could take on an expanded role next year if the two committees are merged. | SCREENGRAB VIA ZOOM/THE LUND REPORT

Logistics, Speaker Likely To Eliminate House Behavioral Health Care Committee

Oregon state Rep. Rob Nosse had opposed the move, but behavioral health care bills will likely be heard by the House Health Care Committee instead.

Nov 22, 2022
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Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek. | LYNN HOWLETT PHOTOGRAPHY

Election Results Rife With Implications for Oregonians' Health Care

Democrat Tina Kotek will be Oregon's next governor, her party is losing its supermajorities in Salem, and the ballot measure making health care a fundamental right has won.

Nov 9, 2022
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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Health Care's Near Future Holds A Host of Uncertainties, Lobbyists And Lawmakers Say

Oct 26, 2022
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Oregon Health Authority Starting To Push Behavioral Health Money Out

Concerns linger as state health officials start to distribute funds lawmakers authorized in 2021.

May 31, 2022
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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.

Jan 18, 2022

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The Oregon Legislature. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Bill Would Give Many Health Care Workers, Others One-Time Payments

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.

Jun 18, 2021
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Senate Approves Bill To Ease Barriers To Therapy For Prostate Cancer

The bill eliminates some insurance barriers to proton beam therapy therapy, which is used to treat prostate cancer patients.

Jun 9, 2021
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Legislature Passes Bill Making Noose Display Crime Of Intimidation

The bill, backed by Oregon Health & Science University, follows noose incidents at OHSU.

Jun 9, 2021
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Oregon Lawmakers Want To Improve Collection Of Racial, Ethnic Data On Patients

The pandemic has highlighted the need for better information about the provision of services to disadvantaged populations, advocates say.

Apr 9, 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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