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Federal judge rules in favor of Right to Life on Oregon’s law mandating free abortions

The judge’s full opinion will be filed later, making the full implications unclear. State officials are prepared to appeal the decision.

Apr 15
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COURTESY PEACEHEALTH

Leaked records add to PeaceHealth ER controversy

A top PeaceHealth executive repeatedly faulted emergency room physicians for admitting patients for what physicians felt was needed care, according to records kept by the doctors. When the doctors complained, the hospital system promptly moved to replace them.

Apr 14

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Baker County in eastern Oregon. | IAN POELLET/CC BY-SA 3.0/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Rural health care grant program launched with nearly $200 million to be distributed this year

The Oregon Health Authority will host a webinar Tuesday for organizations with rural health care projects that are nearly ready to go

Apr 13
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LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER

Legacy wants to knock out suit filed by Smallwood family

A lawsuit filed by the father of slain security guard Bobby Smallwood is headed for a crucial hearing in Multnomah court over whether workers' comp law blocks the family's claims

Apr 9
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Tia Collins (right) got the Department of Consumer and Business Services to help her mother Cindy Collins (left) last year with her medical bills by getting her insurer to cover out-of-network care. The two are shown here in Forest Grove on July 15, 2023. | PHOTO COURTESY OF TIA COLLINS

Little-known consumer advocates help Oregonians with bills, coverage

A small team within the Department of Consumer and Business Services helps people with a variety of health care coverage issues, fielding thousands of complaints filed against insurers each year

Apr 9
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Lawmakers push health authority to cut provider red tape

Influential legislators have thrown their weight behind calls to cut providers’ administrative burden in light of slashed funding for providers who take care of lower-income Oregonians

Apr 7
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Oregon justice officials announce new Medicaid fraud case, two convictions

A state announcement comes amid a congressional inquiry into Medicaid fraud but state officials said the cases are not related to federal pressure

Apr 6
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Psychiatrist Amit Bhavan named to oversee medical care at Oregon State Hospital

The state psychiatric institution continues to grapple with leadership questions in its top positions, including repeated failures to hire a permanent superintendent

Apr 6
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Private equity-owned facilities charge more for mental health, substance use treatment, study finds

Costs are going up as private equity firms purchase behavioral health providers, OHSU researchers say, reflecting a similar trend across health care

Apr 3
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COURTESY OF DR. SUSAN HUANG

Legacy Health names new president, CEO

Dr. Susan Huang, a Providence executive, will take over the hospital system at a challenging time, amid industry-wide financial challenges and rising costs

Apr 2
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