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Providence-Compassus home health deal can go forward, state says

The state’s merger review office said the joint venture must invest $30 million in Oregon operations over the next five years

May 19
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The Oregon Capitol in Salem, Ore. on March 21, 2023. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon lawmakers want answers on insurance mandates’ cost, coverage

Oregon lawmakers considered more than 20 requirements on insurance coverage since 2021. A bill would create a panel tasked with answering how future mandates affect health care.

Feb 8, 2024
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Oregon Senate passes bill to regulate ICE in hospitals

‘Health Care Without Fear Act’ attempts to address concerns of ICE overstepping authority in hospitals

Feb 26

EpiPens have been the only legal option in Oregon schools.

EpiPens and other needle-based epinephrine injection have been the only option in Oregon schools, but a bill awaiting Gov. Tina Kotek’s signature would allow nasal spray and other methods to treat allergic reactions. | JULIA SHUMWAY | OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE

Oregon Legislature passes bill expanding options to treat allergic reactions in schools

The epinephrine bill, brought to the Legislature by an Oregon teen, now awaits Gov. Tina Kotek’s signature

Mar 3

Rachel Prusak, executive director of the Oregon State Board of Nursing, speaks to the Oregon Behavioral Health and Health Care House on Sept. 23, 2024, about efforts to improve her agency's responsiveness to people seeking licenses. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Delays, poor service at Oregon health licensing boards being addressed, lawmakers told

A nursing board call center is helping responsiveness, but other agencies report mixed results as one lawmaker seeks to plug workforce gaps with out-of-state professionals

Sep 24, 2024
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As AI advances, Oregon lawmakers seek to specify only humans can be nurses

A narrow bill would be one of the first attempts in Oregon to regulate the rapidly changing technology that some worry could supplant medical professionals

Jan 30, 2025
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Budget woes, federal cuts mean lawmakers will scrutinize health plan for low-income Oregonians

Reevaluating programs, cutting red tape and even single-payer concepts were in the mix as a panel of state lawmakers talked about the challenges ahead at a providers' conference in Salem.

Oct 7, 2025
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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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As pharmacies keep closing, Oregon lawmakers will try again to change how they’re paid

Bill seeks stronger curbs on the pharmaceutical benefit companies accused of strong-arm business practices

Jan 9, 2025
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PeaceHealth, local emergency room doctors headed for key hearing in ApolloMD case

The hospital system's move to find a new emergency room services provider —which followed years of tension over an executive's attempts to curb care— is going before a federal judge on April 27

Apr 23
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