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PATRICK ALLEN, DIRECTOR OF THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, GIVES LAWMAKERS AN UPDATE ON THE CORONAVIRUS.

Legislature Approves Spate Of Other Health Care Bills 

The measures passed include creating a new dental profession and giving coordinated care organizations more flexibility.

Jun 29, 2021
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The Oregon State Capitol building in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Lawmakers Pump Money And Oversight Into Health Care

Residents will have to wait to see whether the Oregon Legislature’s increased spending and regulation of the health care industry will yield results.

Jun 29, 2021
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Lawsuits Seek $37.5 Million From Tobacco Companies In Death Of 2 Oregonians

The estates of the two people, who both died in 2018, are suing Philip Morris USA, RJ Reynolds and others.

Jun 28, 2021
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The Legislature is in session. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Lawmakers Pass Bill To Put Undocumented Residents On Medicaid

The Oregon House passes House Bill 3352, to make people eligible for Medicaid regardless of their immigration status.

Jun 25, 2021
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OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Gov. Kate Brown Will Reopen Oregon By June 30 Regardless of Goal

Vaccinations have slowed to a snail’s pace, creating uncertainty about when the state will reach 70% vaccination for adults.

Jun 25, 2021

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Oregon Health Authority Budget Slated To Grow By $3 Billion 

Lawmakers have dedicated extra money to cover a demand for Medicaid and there's new money for behavioral health care, an area that's been neglected for years.

Jun 24, 2021
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The Moda Tower in downtown Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Former Employee Sues, Accusing Moda Of Discrimination and Retaliation

The former staff member, who took leave to treat her alcoholism, says she was the only member of her furloughed team who was laid off.

Jun 24, 2021
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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Looking For A Job In Health Care? OHSU Is Hiring

The institution intends to add 1,200 jobs as part of a plan to resume its growth trajectory after undergoing revenue cuts early in the pandemic.

Jun 23, 2021
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Surgeons perform a heart transplant at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center if Southwest Portland. | PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES

Providence Wins Federal Certification For Heart Transplant Program

The approval means that Providence can seek reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid for heart transplants which can cost more than $1 million.

Jun 23, 2021

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Polk County Moves to Lower COVID-19 Risk Level

In this latest announcement by Gov. Kate Brown, which is likely to be the last one on risk levels, Jefferson, Klamath, and Marion move down to moderate risk.

Jun 22, 2021