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First-Ever Federal Data Release Shows Short Supply Of Critical Care Beds In Oregon

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released detailed data on the COVID-19 capacity of hospitals across the country, including more than 60 in Oregon.

Dec 8, 2020
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State Regulators Fault Trillium’s Portland-Area Medicaid Program - Again

Trillium appears substantially short of meeting standards set by the Oregon Health Authority for the Oregon Health Plan, documents show.

Dec 7, 2020
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Dr. Paul Thomas, a Beaverton pediatrician, has promoted his vaccine skepticism on YouTube.

Board Suspends Licenses Of 2 Physicians: Vaccine Skeptic And Mask Opponent

The Oregon Medical Board has taken more than 200 actions against physicians this year but these are the first emergency suspensions.

Dec 7, 2020

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State Prepares For First Vaccine Doses, As Governor Warns 'Hardest Days Still Lie Ahead'

A vaccine rollout will start slowly, with long-term care residents and frontline medical staff at the head of the line.

Dec 4, 2020

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Opinion: We Need Human Services That Serve Communities

The “haves” continue to champion simplistic answers to complex problems that only continue to widen the chasm and leave the “have-nots” behind with hard truths and limited hope.

Dec 1, 2020

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Gov. Brown’s Medicaid Budget Would Crimp Hospitals, Insurers

A hospital industry group criticizes the proposed cuts in Medicaid reimbursement rates following a rough year for hospitals that have seen reduced revenue from elective procedures.

Dec 1, 2020
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Oregon Governor, Legislators Press For Longer Enrollment Period

Gov. Kate Brown, Oregon's two U.S. senators and four U.S. representatives have asked the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to extend the health insurance enrollment period through Dec. 31.

Dec 1, 2020

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State Audit Gives PEBB, OEBB Mixed Review

A review of the two state-run boards that oversee health insurance for state employees and educators praised the agencies for curbing spending but called them out over federal fines.

Nov 30, 2020
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OHSU Is Recruiting Volunteers For Late-Stage COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

The institution seeks volunteers for a promising vaccine developed by Oxford University in Britain in collaboration with AstraZeneca, a British pharmaceutical company.

Nov 30, 2020