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

Judge Fines OHSU Over Public Records Delay

Oregon Health & Science University improperly delayed the release of public records and unlawfully retained documents concerning the constitutionally protected activities of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a judge ruled.

Jul 7, 2022

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Study: ‘Phantom’ Providers Rife In Oregon Health Plan 

More than half of primary and mental health providers in the state's low-income health care program appeared to be “phantoms” who didn’t see anyone, OHSU researchers say.

Jul 7, 2022
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Q&A: Ken Provencher Retiring from PacificSource Health Plans

The CEO and president of PacificSource Health Plans is stepping down in March, the regional Springfield-based insurer recently announced.

Jul 5, 2022
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A reproductive rights protest in Washington D.C. on Oct. 2, 2021. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Legislators Want To Strengthen Oregon Laws in Post-Roe v. Wade Era

A group of Oregon lawmakers and advocates is exploring ways to address the recent Supreme Court ruling, including additional protections for abortion and LGBTQ rights.

Jul 5, 2022
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Nurses at Legacy Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Survey Highlights Stretched Nursing Workforce

Oregon nurses want their employers to provide more support, according to a new report.

Jul 5, 2022
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Credit Report Relief Ahead On Medical Debt

Credit bureaus plan to remove small medical bill collections from reports. Here’s how you can benefit.

Jun 30, 2022

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Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland. | M.O. STEVENS/WIKIMEDIA

Nurses At 2 Providence-Affiliated Hospitals Reach Tentative Agreements

The agreements come after a marathon 24-hour negotiating session between the nurses and Providence, as a planned July 11 strike loomed for Providence St. Vincent.

Jun 29, 2022
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OREGON SECRETARY OF STATE SHEMIA FAGAN SPOKE WEDNESDAY ABOUT PROBLEMS AUDITORS FLAGGED IN THE STATE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM./SCREENSHOT BY BEN BOTKIN

Report: Improvements Needed To Address Opioid Crisis

The Oregon Health Authority has only fully followed four of 12 recommendations to improve the state prescription drug monitoring program, auditors found.

Jun 29, 2022
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HEALTH CARE WORKERS AT SAMARITAN NORTH LINCOLN HOSPITAL IN LINCOLN CITY RALLY ON MAY 28, 2022 TO CALL ATTENTION TO THEIR NEGOTIATIONS FOR A NEW CONTRACT. THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 49, WHICH REPRESENTS 115 WORKERS AT THE HOSPITAL, ANNOUNCED A LABOR AGREEMENT ON MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022./COURTESY PHOTO

Workers Ink Contract At Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital

New agreement gives raises to 115 workers providing health care and services at Lincoln City hospital.

Jun 28, 2022
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Oregon Resources To Combat Heat Waves

Resources for residents, landlords and local government agencies to prepare for the next heat wave.

Jun 28, 2022