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Geography Is Destiny: Dentists’ Access to Covid Shots Depends on Where They Live

Oregon is one of a handful of states that have put dentists lower in priority order, despite the CDC advisory board's recommendation that all front-line workers get priority.

Jan 15, 2021

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Oregon Health & Science University and SEIU Local 503 held a vaccine clinic at the Oregon Convention Center./Josh Andersen/OHSU

Is Your Covid Vaccine Venue Prepared to Handle Rare, Life-Threatening Reactions?

Of the more than 6 million people in the U.S. who have received a COVID-19 vaccine shot, about 30 have suffered a severe allergic reaction -- about five times the rate for flu shots.

Jan 11, 2021

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Many Health Plans Now Must Cover Full Cost of Expensive HIV Prevention Drugs

Starting this month, most people with private insurance will no longer have to decide whether they can afford to protect themselves against HIV.

Jan 6, 2021

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Children’s Hospitals Grapple With Wave of Mental Illness

Government figures show the proportion of children who arrived in emergency departments with mental health issues increased 24% from mid-March through mid-October, compared with the same period in 2019.

Jan 6, 2021

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Hospital Prices Just Got a Lot More Transparent. What Does This Mean for You?

There is disagreement whether new requirements for hospitals to post price information will curtail prices and create better-informed consumers.

Jan 5, 2021

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Seniors Face Crushing Drug Costs as Congress Stalls on Capping Medicare Out-Of-Pockets

Many Americans face high out-of-pocket costs for life-saving drugs but those on Medicare are often worse off: There's no cap on coinsurance costs once they hit $6,550 in drug spending.

Jan 4, 2021

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Analysis: Some Said the Vaccine Rollout Would Be a ‘Nightmare.’ They Were Right.

There are already signs that distribution of the COVID vaccines will be messy, confusing and chaotic.

Dec 28, 2020

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As Biden Gets Sworn In, White House Will Get Scrubbed Down

As Joe Biden lifts his right hand to take the oath of office at noon on Jan. 20 at the Capitol, a team of specially trained cleaners will be lifting their hands to disinfect the White House.

Dec 21, 2020

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Lie of the Year: The Downplay and Denial of the Coronavirus

Dec 16, 2020

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Battle-Weary Seattle Hospital Fights the Latest COVID Surge

Nurses, respiratory therapists and physicians are staring down a startling resurgence of the coronavirus that’s expected to test even one of the best-prepared hospitals on the pandemic’s front lines.

Dec 10, 2020