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Oregon reviews UnitedHealth deal for Amedisys home health, hospice

Deal for hospice and home health agencies in Roseburg, Salem and Portland has sparked a comprehensive review by state merger oversight officials, even as the federal government contemplates legal action

Jun 4, 2024
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State issues dashboard as more Oregonians suffer brain injuries

Effort to raise awareness reflects increasing focus of public health research

Jun 4, 2024
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Nurses represented by the Washington State Nurses Association picket outside PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver on April 18, 2024. The picket came during difficult contract negotiations between the nurses and hospital management. | COURTESY/WASHINGTON STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION

PeaceHealth nurses in Vancouver win boost in pay but not staffing

The union argued that the Vancouver hospital would lose nurses without staffing minimums, but settled for a contract with higher wages and workplace protections

Jun 4, 2024
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Oregon Health & Science University primarily trains its OB/GYN residents at OHSU Hospital and the Center for Women’s Health in southwest Portland. | COURTESY OHSU

OHSU, Legacy agree to merge, but state and feds must approve

Six-hospital Legacy chain would become subsidiary of OHSU to create a dominant health care player even as both entities face financial challenges

May 30, 2024
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Gov. Tina Kotek speaks to reporters at a press event in April 2023 in Salem. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Kotek behavioral health presentation leaves questions unanswered

On Wednesday lawmakers heard about the governor’s plans to address Oregon’s crisis in mental health and substance use disorder, but some detail was lacking

May 30, 2024
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Cases of whooping cough are spreading rapidly across nine Oregon counties

Officials are encouraging people to get vaccinated, as infants are particularly vulnerable and many youths are unprotected

May 30, 2024

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Pictured, a team at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford cared for a COVID-19 patient in the intensive care unit during the pandemic. | MICHAEL BLUMHARDT/ASANTE HEALTH

Health care spending in Oregon grew later in pandemic

New report tallies growth in spending that lagged overall inflation, showing impact of efforts to address spread of virus

May 28, 2024
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The Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse in downtown Portland, Oregon. | COURTESY/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Lawsuit accusing Oregon firm of pharmacy conspiracy appealed

Federal judges disagree over a lawsuit alleging Portland-based LegitScript worked with regulators and the pharmaceutical industry to keep drug prices high and hurt a New York company's business

May 28, 2024
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Emma Sandoe will head the state program providing free health care to 1 in 3 Oregonians. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Updated: Emma Sandoe named as next director of Oregon's Medicaid program

Sandoe hails from North Carolina's program where Oregon Health Authority Director Sejal Hathi also had worked for a time. Sandoe will bring a national reputation while heading the $28-billion Oregon Health Plan providing free health care to 1.4 million low-income people.

May 23, 2024
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Dr. Alison Edelman is an OBGYN at Oregon Health & Science University who specializes in family planning, including contraception and abortion. | COURTESY OF DR. ALISON EDELMAN

Post-Dobbs, Oregon doc says it’s time to ‘stand up’ and talk about abortion care

Portland OBGYN says she and her team are proud to offer ‘non-judgmental’ care to patients, including those who come to Oregon seeking a legal abortion

May 23, 2024
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