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Black Employees Accuse OHSU Of Being 'Enabler Of Racism’

An employee resource group accuses administrators of taking no substantial action following several noose incidents and using them in what they say is a sham of an effort against racism on campus.

Sep 3, 2020
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Oregon Health Authority Proposes Ambitious Budget

The two-year proposal which would require an extra $1 billion in state general funding, includes increased spending on behavioral health care and children.

Sep 3, 2020
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State Doles Out Millions To Rural Hospitals With Rich Owners

More than half of $50 million is going to hospitals that are owned by large, financially resilient nonprofit hospital systems with substantial investment portfolios and net worths.

Sep 2, 2020
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Influential Foster Youth Forum Calls For Sweeping Changes To Address Racism, Mental Health Issues

Ideas from foster children themselves will play a "key role" in transforming the child welfare system, one official said.

Aug 31, 2020
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St. Anthony Hospital in Hermiston is part of the new Medicare Advantage supplemental plan for eastern Oregonians.

Group Creates New Health Insurance Option In Eastern Oregon

The same organizations that created an Eastern Oregon CCO eight years ago will offer a supplemental Medicare Advantage plan for seniors.

Aug 31, 2020
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With Cases Slowing, Multnomah County Comes Off COVID-19 Watch List

“This is good news, but we have a ways to go yet to meet the school reopening metrics,” says Dr. Jennifer Vines, Multnomah County health officer.

Aug 28, 2020

Kaiser Permanente Names Leader For Northwest Regional

Jeff Collins has served as interim president since June, replacing Ruth Williams Brinkley who left for a position with Kaiser on the East Coast.

Aug 26, 2020

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State Fines Legacy Nearly $26,000 For Environmental Violation

The fine, the third highest environmental penalty in Oregon in July, stems from an old underground tank that lacked a permit.

Aug 26, 2020
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Medicaid Enrollment In Oregon Continues To Swell

Oregon Health Plan membership has increased by more than 100,000 since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic but the state has enough extra funding to cover new members through the end of the year.

Aug 25, 2020