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Oregon gets federal boost to help stabilize maternity care in rural areas

With federal approval and matching funds, the state will begin distributing millions in one-time money to prevent future closures in communities short on services

May 28
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Sale of largest Oregon provider of pediatric in-home care to Texas company wins state approval

Texas-based Therapy2000, which is owned by a private equity firm, is buying KidsCare, a for-profit that mostly serves children on the Oregon Health Plan, the state's version of Medicaid

May 28
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Oregon nurses union continues to boost membership, clout

The powerful union has gained 620 new members at Providence since January as new contract talks with the health system loom next year. Mixed results from a strike last year — Oregon's largest ever— could spell tensions ahead with the state's largest operator of hospitals.

May 28
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Small Doses: Oregon’s top health official calls for postpartum care reform

Also, Multnomah County hosts a free shredding event to thwart Medicare fraud, and the owner of an Oregon for-profit hospital makes the move to nonprofit

May 26
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What young Oregonians want adults to know about their mental health

As organizations gear up for next year, youths are lending their voice to behavioral health advocacy, calling for safe spaces, better access to care, and adults who listen

May 26
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PacificSource layoffs coming as insurer leaves Montana, individual market

Four top executives were among the first to be laid off this week, and more cuts are coming as the Oregon-based insurer continues to retrench

May 22
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As Providence leaves the insurance business, Oregonians will feel effects

Providence, a major Catholic hospital and clinic system based in Washington, has been a significant player in health insurance in Oregon, and its plan is based in Portland

May 21
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Small Doses: PeaceHealth seals deal with Eugene emergency docs

Also, OHSU researchers tackle new approaches to treat tooth decay, and the state appellate court upholds the lawsuit shield for psychiatric practitioners

May 21
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Oregon’s U.S. senators demand answers from Trump administration over leak of providers’ personal data

Merkley and Wyden want to know more about the leak uncovered by The Washington Post. It occurred during the administration’s update to a provider directory for beneficiaries of Medicare, the health plan for the elderly and those with disabilities.

May 20
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New Medicaid work requirements could undermine care for Oregon’s most vulnerable

Most members of the Oregon Health Plan already work, but health officials fear hundreds of thousands of Oregonians could lose coverage when changes to the Oregon Health Plan take effect next year.

May 19
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