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Q&A: Star researcher Brian Druker says OHSU has lost its way

Dr. Druker, who pioneered the development of the life-saving leukemia drug Gleevec, says he's concerned that rapid growth and financial pressures have sapped Oregon Health & Science University's ability to pioneer cutting-edge, life-saving therapies.

Dec 3, 2024

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The Oregon State Capitol in November 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Gov. Kotek seeks state hospital fixes, more mental health in budget asks

As the legislative session looms, Kotek unveiled a spending plan that aims to bring Oregon closer to its treatment bed goal, ease federal scrutiny of the state hospital and put the Oregon Health Plan on better footing

Dec 3, 2024
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State seeks comment from Oregon Health Plan members about managed care, social programs

The Oregon Health Authority wants input from people served by regional Coordinated Care Organizations to share their experiences, including with programs intended to address social and environmental needs such as by providing air conditioners and housing

Nov 26, 2024

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New Oregon rules capping health care temp agency rates spark mixed feelings

The state of Oregon is capping rates that temp agencies can charge for nurses and nursing assistants, but some feel the caps are too high

Nov 26, 2024
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Salem Health denies unsavory tactics in cardiology care battle

The health system contends Oregon Heart Center’s suit is off-base and should be thrown out of court

Nov 26, 2024
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Federal judge turns up heat on Oregon Health Authority, Kotek

A new federal judge overseeing long-running Oregon State Hospital litigation is losing patience as civil rights violations continue to mount

Nov 21, 2024
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OHSU launches gene-editing trial to address heart problem

Ken Hawkins, 77, may have received an experimental drug on Oct. 31, or a placebo. Either way, he's the first Oregon participant in a first-ever trial of a gene-editing infusion added to the bloodstream to stop the worsening of a potentially fatal heart condition.

Nov 21, 2024
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A view of OHSU's South Waterfront campus in September 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Opinion: Top state officials need to ensure OHSU-Legacy merger questions are addressed

Gov. Tina Kotek, Attorney General-elect Dan Rayfield and the Oregon Health Authority should fix the review process, demand more detail from Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health and ensure transparency before any merger is approved, according to a longtime Oregon health economist

Nov 19, 2024

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State halts health insurance website contracting amid fairness concerns

The legislatively mandated project will be delayed after state officials last week canceled a contracting process amid undisclosed concerns. They say they'll start a new one immediately.

Nov 19, 2024

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Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford in June, 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

New $22m fentanyl-swap lawsuit against Asante Health claims nurse had drug problem before hiring

Asante has sued Dani Mari Schofield, the nurse accused of causing serious infections, for the first time. Schofield has denied wrongdoing.

Nov 19, 2024
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