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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 Lawmakers Consider Extending Tax Credits For Rural Providers

Rural providers receive $3,000 to $5,000 in income tax credits annually through the incentive program which is due to sunset in 2022.

Mar 22, 2021
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The Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 incident team works Tuesday on tracking cases. | JONATHAN HOUSE/PAMPLIN MEDIA

Recovery From COVID-19 Could Last A Decade

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..

May 27, 2020
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Rep. Mitch Greenlick, a Democrat, was the long-time chair of Oregon's House Health Care Committee, serving until his death on May 15, 2020. | LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

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.

May 17, 2020

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Republican-led Walkout In Legislature Enters Second Week 

Mar 2, 2020
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Next Legislative Session Fast Approaching

You can count on The Lund Report to keep you informed of what’s going on in the state’s Capitol

Dec 11, 2013

Pendleton Lawmakers Try To Keep Blue Mountain Hospital Open

Rep. Bob Jenson of Pendleton told The Lund Report he’s hoping to find a way to delay the closure of Eastern Oregon’s state mental hospital before its doctors and nurses leave for work elsewhere. Rep. Jennifer Williamson of Portland suggested converting it into a much-needed prison hospital for aging inmates.

Sep 18, 2013

Autism Treatment for Oregon Health Plan Faces Hurdles, But Approval for Some Kids Likely

Applied behavior analysis has been rejected for coverage by a state evidence-based medicine panel once before, but the Legislature has passed a law requiring private insurance companies to cover the therapy, forcing the state to reconsider its decision.

Sep 16, 2013

Unions and Statewide Healthcare Groups Spend a Combined $3 Million on Legislative Campaigns

While public sector unions spent heavily on competitive elections, other organizations like the Oregon Health Care Association targeted its money toward influencing legislation.

Sep 12, 2013

Pfizer, Eli Lilly and Genentech Pour Money into State Elections

September 4, 2013 -- Nineteen drug companies have spent a combined half a million dollars since 2011 trying to influence elections and legislation, led by Pfizer, Eli Lilly and Genentech. Pfizer, known for Viagra, Zoloft and Xanax, is the world’s largest drug company by revenue, and Eli Lilly is the world’s largest manufacturer of psychiatric medications, such as Prozac.

Sep 4, 2013