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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

OHSU Manager Told Nurse To Staff Shifts With A ‘Fiscal Lens,’ Not Just A Safety One

An OHSU charge nurse was investigated for her “tone” when raising patient safety concerns, prompting the Oregon Nurses Association to file a complaint.

Nov 1, 2022
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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler at an Oregon Health Forum event. | JURCYS PHOTOGRAPHY

Seeking Funds To Address Addiction, Portland Sues McKinsey Over Opioids Role

A new lawsuit over the opioids epidemic filed by the city of Portland showed alleged pharmacy-level, doctor-level and patient-level advocacy to boost sales.

Oct 29, 2022
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Q&A: Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen Responds To Criticisms

After five years on the job, Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen has become a focal point for candidates' criticism.

Oct 27, 2022
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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Health Care's Near Future Holds A Host of Uncertainties, Lobbyists And Lawmakers Say

Oct 26, 2022
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MATT CALZIA, EMILY HENKE, TRAVIS NELSON AND LAURA MCKEANE (SHOWN LEFT TO RIGHT) SPOKE ABOUT WORKFORCE RETENTION AT THE OCT. 24 OREGON STATE OF REFORM HEALTH POLICY CONFERENCE./AURORA BIGGERS

Creativity Needed To Address Health Care Workforce Shortage, Experts Say 

Officials and experts on Tuesday provided a broad look at the challenges and opportunities in Oregon’s health care workforce situation.

Oct 26, 2022
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THE STATE'S DIGITAL VACCINE RECORD ALLOWS PEOPLE TO SCAN A QR CODE TO DOWNLOAD PROOF OF VACCINATION./SCREENSHOT OF OHA INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO

Oregon’s Digital Vaccine Card System Isn’t Working Right

The state’s system doesn’t show the bivalent booster for those who’ve had the first four shots.

Oct 25, 2022
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Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay. | COURTESY OF BAY AREA HOSPITAL

In Novel Tactic, Labor Unions Target Coos Bay Hospital Board For Recall

Two union-represented groups of workers push to oust publicly-elected board members accused of mismanaging the nonprofit hospital.

Oct 25, 2022
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Shown in 2014, former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber, a former emergency room physician, helped created the state's innovative Medicaid program known as the Oregon Health Plan. | CC BY SA 2.0

Kitzhaber: Ballot Measure 111 Falls Short Of Oregon’s Needs

Former governor says a more comprehensive approach is needed that includes reforms, tackling root causes of poor health.

Oct 20, 2022
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Opinion: Lessons From Oregon's Universal Health Care Task Force

Oregon doctor-advocate says universal care recommendations are crucial, but will take work — and won't solve all problems.

Oct 20, 2022
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Amid Heightened Medicare Fraud Concerns, State Consumer Hotline Program Helps

Oregon program received more than 700 reports of fraud or marketing scams in 2021.

Oct 19, 2022
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