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State Announces Nearly 170 'Breakthrough Cases," Including 3 Deaths

The state announced Thursday that Oregon that none of the cases involved a variant and that most of the people who were fully vaccinated experienced no symptoms.

Apr 8, 2021

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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

OHSU Promises Investigators Will Examine Workplace Culture, Policies

A statement released Thursday said that the public will be able to contact investigators through multiple means and in multiple languages.

Apr 8, 2021
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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | RENAUDE HATSEDAKIS

Oregon Bill Would Give Coordinated Care Organizations More Spending Flexibility

House Bill 3353 seeks to give coordinated care organizations ways to fund community programs and services

Apr 7, 2021
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Oregon Opens COVID-19 Vaccination To All Residents 16 And Older On April 19

With the virus spreading rapidly, Gov. Kate Brown also announced updates to the county risk levels: No county is classified as an extreme risk.

Apr 6, 2021

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More than 100 Insurers, Providers Likely To Be Held To Oregon’s Health Care Cost Cap

Developing the initial list, which likely will be fine-tuned later, is another step in the process of trying to keep the annual growth in health care spending below 3.4%.

Apr 5, 2021
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Unity Center for Behavioral Health is in Northeast Portland.

Nurses At Unity Center Release Report On Staffing, Safety As Contract Negotiations Stall

Management says it has addressed safety and staffing and that the administration values its nurses.

Apr 5, 2021
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Oregon Officials Warn Of Delays As Vaccine Eligibility Expands

Johnson & Johnson manufacturing error will short-change Oregon by 200,000-300,000 doses, but officials widen the expansion.

Apr 2, 2021

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Lawmakers Explore 'Public Option' To Fill Gaps In Oregonians’ Health Insurance

The sponsor of a bill that proposes a public option for people who lack insurance wants it delayed so the state can complete another study.

Apr 1, 2021
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A nurse at Oregon Health & Science University was vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech shot on Wednesday. | FRED LIEDTKE/OHSU

Opinion: Adding A Vaccination Metric To Quality Incentive Pool Could Boost Rates

The move could encourage more minorities on the Oregon Health Plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Apr 1, 2021

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Oregon Lawmakers Seek To Curtail Soaring Pharmaceutical Prices

But they face drug industry opposition as they consider bills to make generic drugs more available, limit out-of-pocket insulin costs and set price limits on expensive drugs.

Mar 31, 2021
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