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How Pfizer Won The Pandemic, Reaping Outsize Profit And Influence

Pfizer's success in developing COVID medicines has given the drugmaker unusual weight in determining U.S. health policy.

Jul 5, 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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WHO: Nearly 15 Million Deaths Associated With COVID-19

The World Health Organization's estimate is more than double the current official death toll of over 6 million.

May 5, 2022

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MILES CITY FIRE AND RESCUE CAPT. EDDY KANDUCH (LEFT) AND FIREFIGHTER TANNER GORDON WORK WITH A NEW TRAINING SIMULATOR PURCHASED WITH A FEDERAL GRANT TO HELP CREWS IN RURAL AREAS DELIVER EMERGENCY CARE./SARAH LEWIN/KAISER HEALTH NEWS

The Pandemic Exacerbates The ‘Paramedic Paradox’ In Rural America

A long-standing paramedic shortage has been exacerbated by turnover and resignations related to pandemic burnout.

Apr 7, 2022

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BRANDIE KURTZ OF WRENS, GEORGIA, SAID HER SON WYLIE JAMES PRESCOTT HAD TO WAIT MORE THAN A YEAR AFTER HIS AUTISM DIAGNOSIS TO BEGIN BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, EVEN THOUGH RESEARCH SHOWS EARLY TREATMENT OF AUTISM CAN BE CRUCIAL FOR CHILDREN’S LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT./BRANDIE KURTZ/KHN

Delays For Autism Patients Grew Longer During The Pandemic

Some children wait more than a year after diagnosis to begin behavioral therapy, but research shows early treatment can be crucial.

Mar 30, 2022

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PROVIDED IMAGE OF THE COVER OF DOREEN DODGEN-MAGEE'S BOOK./OPB

After Two Years Of COVID, Author Writes How To Healthily Adjust To Post-Pandemic Life

Portland psychologist Doreen Dodgen-Magee, author of the book “Restart - Designing a Healthy Post Pandemic Life,” says flexibility is key.

Mar 17, 2022

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LISE HAMLIN, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY FOR THE HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, EXPERIENCED FRUSTRATION OVER A LACK OF INTERPRETIVE SERVICES DURING A RECENT TELEHEALTH VISIT./ERIC HARKLEROAD/ KHN

Pandemic Medical Innovations Leave Behind People With Disabilities

Some people with disabilities have been left behind even as telemedicine, teleworking, rapid tests, virtual school, and vaccine drive-thrus have become part of most Americans’ pandemic routines.

Mar 15, 2022

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Millions In The U.S. Are At Risk Of Losing Medicaid Coverage In The Months Ahead

With millions of people nationally losing their Medicaid benefits when the pandemic health emergency ends, some may sign up for different insurance, while others are expected to get lost in the transition.

Feb 15, 2022

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Oregon lawmakers gathered to discuss the upcoming session in a virtual discussion Thursday./Zoom

Oregon Lawmakers Prepare For Session Crammed With Health Care Proposals

As the COVID-19 pandemic nears the two-year mark, state legislators say its lessons are spawning bills.

Jan 20, 2022
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Never Mind Toys, It’s Time To Ask Santa For Crutches And Catheters

America’s hospitals, strained by nearly two years of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, are now scrounging for basic medical supplies.

Dec 9, 2021