The Lund Report

Beth O’Brien Leaves PeaceHealth

The chief operating officer announced her sudden departure in a memo to employees.

Nov 30, 2016

Dental Sealants Called into Question

The issue revolves around the effectiveness of glass ionomer sealants to prevent tooth decay among schoolchildren.

Nov 30, 2016

Hospitals and Imaging Centers Reveal Wide Price Variations for CT Scans

Patient charges for abdomen and pelvis CT scans at Oregon hospitals are as much as three times more than at imaging centers within the same region. Dramatic price differences are also found both between facility types and within the same location.

Nov 30, 2016
Premium

In Oregon, 40,290 people signed up for coverage in the first month of the Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that over 2.1 million people selected plans using the HealthCare.gov platform since Open Enrollment began on November 1, including 40,290 in Oregon.

Nov 30, 2016

Oregon Health Authority Salaries Show Sharp Rise Under Saxton

The state agency has hired 862 more employees since 2013 and increased salaries on upper management by 18 percent, helping to drive a 29 percent overall increase in payroll.

Nov 30, 2016