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How To Curb Cost Of Health Care? Lots Of Ideas, No Quick Fix

The relentless rise of health care costs, which account for nearly one-fifith of the economy, is a bane to the country, but experts disagree about how to stem them to bring the United States in line with other industrialized countries, which spend far less on health care.

Oct 26, 2020
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The Oregon Legislature. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Lawmakers Will Consider Adding A Public Option To Expand Health Insurance Coverage

State lawmakers face unprecedented times that will force them to take a look at how the health care system works and how to bridge gaps in service.

Oct 23, 2020
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Nurses rally at Oregon Health & Science University. | OREGON NURSES ASSOCIATION

Nurses Rally At OHSU Amid Stalled Contract Negotiations

The 3,000 nurses at OHSU have worked without a contract since the end of August, with the two sides disagreeing about staffing and pay.

Oct 21, 2020
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Oregonians Will Vote On 3 Health Care Measures This Election

One measure that would raise tobacco taxes and tax vaping products for the first time has big money behind it; voters will also consider drug offenses and magic mushrooms.

Oct 21, 2020

Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | RENAUDE HATSEDAKIS

Republicans Reap Top Dollars from PhRMA But Industry Donates To Democrats, Too

The pharmaceutical industry has donated nearly $280,000 to state lawmakers and candidates in Oregon since the start of 2019, with five Republicans drawing the biggest sums.

Oct 20, 2020
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OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Hospitals Contribute Heavily to Measure 108

The measure would increase the tax on tobacco and create a tax on vaping products in hopes of reducing smoking and vaping.

Oct 20, 2020
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Pharmaceutical Industry, Hospitals Pour Money Into Campaigns In Oregon

Ballot Measure 108, which would increase the tax on cigarettes and cigars and vaping products, has attracted the most money.

Oct 20, 2020
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As Cases Surge, Oregon Expands Face Covering Requirements

Besides calling for face coverings in all public and private workplaces, the state advises against the use of face shields which do not provide airtight protection against droplets.

Oct 19, 2020

Janice Burger, chief executive at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, is retiring.

Longtime Head Of Providence St. Vincent Retiring

Janice Burger, who oversaw four of Providence’s hospitals in the state including one of Oregon's most profitable, is ending her 34-year career in December.

Oct 19, 2020