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Proposal To Require Assisted Reproduction Coverage Advances In Legislature

Senate Bill 1530 would help couples in Oregon with infertility issues who buy their own insurance on the marketplace.

Feb 19, 2022

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

Officials Tie Psychiatric Hospital’s Needs To More Community Programs

Legislators grilled an outside expert and the Oregon Health Authority about a proposal to charge counties that don’t accept Oregon State Hospital patients.

Feb 17, 2022
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Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship Bill Advances

Approved by the House, the legislation would lower barriers to surgical technologist certification to address shortages around the state.

Feb 17, 2022
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PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield. | COURTESY OF PEACEHEALTH

Oregon’s Biggest Hospitals Feel Worst Financial Pinch From Pandemic

Surging staff expenses hit the state’s largest hospitals the hardest in the first nine months of 2021 while some small hospitals prospered, according to new reports.

Feb 15, 2022

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For Steve Allen, Behavioral Health System’s Overhaul Is Deliberative Work

An Oregon Health Authority proposal to charge counties for unaccepted Oregon State Hospital patients won’t kick in until at least 2023, if ever.

Feb 15, 2022
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State Officials Prep For Oregon Health Plan Shakeup

Plans are taking shape in the Legislature to keep people enrolled when kicked off the Oregon Health Plan.

Feb 10, 2022
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Cainan Molzer (far right), 17, of Medford, poses with his family. | COURTESY JOE MOLZER

Facing Scrutiny, Oregon Will Phase Out Barriers To Children’s Health Care

After concerns went public, Oregon Health Authority abandoned its one-of-a-kind system for children on Medicaid that has led to denials for medically necessary care.

Feb 9, 2022

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Share Your Thoughts On Measure 110 And Oregon's Substance Use Issues

We want to hear from readers about the challenges and solutions experienced by people and communities as the state implements its landmark drug-decriminalization law.

Feb 8, 2022