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This Oregon Medical Group clinic in Eugene is one of several primary care businesses bought in Oregon by UnitedHealth's Optum Health Division.

Optum will let doctors who quit Oregon Medical Group treat local patients, lawmakers say

Company’s use of non-compete agreements had sparked controversy in Oregon amid a larger debate

May 10, 2024
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The maker of Invisalign (pictured) has dominated the market for clear plastic alternatives to braces, but now is targeting a Lake Oswego orthodontist for allegedly trading on its success. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Lake Oswego orthodontist sued by Invisalign maker for more than $20 million

Suit targeting Bill Dischinger cites his role as an ‘opinion leader’ who's paid by a competing company while helping it grow sales

May 9, 2024
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Flanked by former Oregon Health Authority Director Bruce Goldberg and former Gov. John Kitzhaber, Rep. Ben Bowman on Wednesday addressed members of the House Committee on Behavioral Health and Health Care. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Bowman launches reboot of bill to curb corporate medicine

High profile bill died unexpectedly, but the Tigard lawmaker and newly chosen House leader hopes to succeed with a new attempt next year

May 9, 2024
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Dan Norris, an attorney with a progressive neurological condition, took OHSU to court over a common source of frustration for patients: cancelled appointments. | COURTESY OF DAN NORRIS

OHSU doctor’s cancellations lead to unusual lawsuit, settlement

‘A hero for our time:’ Oregon Health & Science University canceled on Dan Norris — twice — after he'd made cross-country trips just to see his neurologist. An elder abuse expert, he sued.

May 7, 2024

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An AMR ambulance responds to a call in Northeast Portland. | JONATHAN HOUSE/©PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP/USED WITH PERMISSION

Clackamas County renews contract with AMR ‘just shy’ of requirements

Commissioners agreed to waive fines for American Medical Response’s contract violations despite earlier clash over firm’s contributions, lobbying

May 7, 2024
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Private equity firms increasingly buying into behavioral health, study finds

Buying and selling behavioral health practices proves attractive to investment firms seeking quick profits, but some experts say the trend is not good for consumers or the public

May 7, 2024
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The amount paid in deductibles by patients each year is increasing and is growing faster than the amount paid in co-insurance and copays. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Oregonians pay more for care as employers push high-deductible plans

A state report finds that Oregonians saw deductible expenses grow 31.9% over seven years as companies increasingly offer thinner coverage that shifts costs, risks to employees

May 2, 2024
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Oregon Health & Science University Marquam Hill campus in Portland. | OHSU

OHSU research workers file for union, citing low pay

Latest step for research workers at Oregon Health & Science University follows years of organizing; the number of union contracts at the institution could soon grow from six to nine

May 2, 2024

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Hospitals' challenge to Oregon merger reviews nears key ruling

Judge will decide whether the Hospital Association of Oregon has the legal standing it needs to knock out the high-profile state program

May 2, 2024
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A view of the Oregon State Hospital spire from the courtyard on Nov. 21, 2023. | JAKE THOMAS

Oregon State Hospital distributes condoms but fails to keep patients safe, feds say

Managers said condoms were distributed to patients for ‘self-care,’ but failed to appropriately protect against sexual assaults and attack, inspectors found

May 2, 2024
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