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Republicans in Congress target Oregon in Medicaid fraud probe

As part of a congressional investigation, committee leaders sent letters to nine states, including Oregon. Defenders of the probe say they want to ensure proper spending, but critics say it's an effort to score political points at the expense of poor people.

Mar 10
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Legislative bill to require fertility coverage fails — again

A proposal that would have mandated coverage of the expensive treatments died in the budget-writing committee. It’s likely to be back next year

Mar 10
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Legislative session ends with wins for Planned Parenthood, immigration advocates and others

Few big-dollar proposals passed, but lawmakers made changes that will affect providers, patients and industry

Mar 9
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Eugene emergency room docs call on lawmakers to scrutinize PeaceHealth outsourcing deal

Oregon Senators on Thursday said the nonprofit’s plan to turn over emergency room services to an outside staffing and management firm was deeply concerning, but leaders of the company and PeaceHealth defend the deal. An Oregon Department of Justice said the agency is aware of the situation, but there's no indication of whether Attorney General Dan Rayfield will review it.

Mar 5
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Legacy Health data-sharing settlement will pay $15 each to those affected

Some say the figure is too low as law firms seek $2.2 million in fees

Mar 5
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State House passes multi-million dollar bill to fund Planned Parenthood

House Bill 4127 aims to fill the funding gap created by a congressional ban on federal funds for the organization and adds to millions approved last year

Mar 4
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Beleaguered Bay Area Hospital pushes for state help

A bid to get help to the publicly owned Coos Bay facility squeaked through a key committee Tuesday, but its long-term fate is unclear

Mar 3
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Oregon push to shine a light on drugmakers' help to patients fails

Bill sponsored by the Senate Health Committee has died in the House after facing opposition and legal questions raised by pharmaceutical industry lobbyists

Mar 3
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Small Doses: Serious injuries, deaths from e-scooter use alarm Oregon health officials

Also, a Kitzhaber-backed affordability resolution advances in state Legislature, and contempt fines at the Oregon State Hospital are poised to top $3 million

Mar 3
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Bill to ensure health care funding for lower-income Oregonians advances

House Bill 4039 addresses the way rates are set for the nonprofits and health insurers that oversee care under the Medicaid-funded Oregon Health Plan

Feb 26
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