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Lawmakers poised to give Oregon a strategy to prevent drug use, addiction, especially in young people

A bill being considered by budget writers would mark a crucial step forward in a state struggling to tackle the drug crisis, supporters say

Jun 11
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Scathing federal report details safety lapses at Oregon State Hospital

A new 245-page report details findings of a federal inspection that found numerous problems with policies and practices at the psychiatric institution following the death of a patient in March 18.

Jun 11
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Deciphering the federal contempt order against Oregon health officials

Hefty fines and a beefed-up state watchdog will add to existing pressure over constitutional violations, but some are worried that other issues won’t be addressed

Jun 10
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Samaritan-Santiam breakup leaves questions in wake

Merger filings with state highlighted the precarious position of small and medium-sized hospital systems

Jun 10
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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | RENAUDE HATSEDAKIS

Dozens of health care bills await judgment of Oregon budget writers

Many priority bills that would shore up behavioral health and health care services could die as Legislature nears finish line

Jun 9
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National group, Oregon Death with Dignity leader says ‘modernization’ bill strips safeguards

The national assisted dying group Compassion & Choices and its longtime leader, Barbara Coombs Lee, say a bill headed to the Senate floor has major problems

Jun 5

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OHSU board considers former VA official Shereef Elnahal for top job

It's unclear when the board will make a decision after a second finalist dropped out Wednesday. Elnahal on Thursday said his selection would be “the professional honor of my life.”

Jun 5

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Republican plan to cut Medicaid would unravel Oregon’s health care safety net, experts say

Oregon lawmakers would have to call a special session to grapple with a loss of at least $1 billion in federal funds in its next budget

Jun 4
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Bill to bar medical debt from credit reports poised to pass Oregon Legislature

Democrats, with a few Republicans, have approved Senate Bill 605 in successive votes

Jun 3
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Dr. Amanda Risser, chief medical officer at Central City Concern. | COURTESY OF CENTRAL CITY CONCERN

Q&A: Amanda Risser takes over as top doc at Central City Concern

The new head of medical care for the region’s largest homeless service provider talks about looming Medicaid cuts, weak links in the system, and priorities for the future

Jun 3
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