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Drugmakers sue to block Oregon's new prescription discount law

The litigation is the latest round in a long-running dispute between drugmakers and federal and state lawmakers who seek to ensure that low-income patients have access to the discounted drugs

Jul 31, 2025
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Oregon health care costs spawn new committees, members needed

Two new state committees are being formed to look at reining in health care costs, and health officials seek applicants

May 13, 2025

Tina Kotek signs a behavioral health bill in Salem.

Rep. Rob Nosse, D-Portland, stands behind Gov. Tina Kotek as she signs House Bill 2059. Nosse was the chief sponsor behind the bill, which invests $65 million to increase the capacity for residential treatment across the state. | MIA MALDONADO / OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE

Oregon governor signs series of laws to strengthen behavioral health system

Set of four bills intended to recruit more caregivers and expand system capacity

Aug 7, 2025

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Outlook For Medicaid, State Hospital Uncertain Amid $10.5 Billion Budget Shortfall

May 20, 2020

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Providence reports major losses in Oregon while cutting birthing center and more

A heart clinic closing in Gresham, obstetrics no longer offered in Seaside: after two rounds of layoffs, Providence is cutting or consolidating patient services around the state

Aug 19, 2025
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Treatment providers say Oregon health officials’ new rule is hurting care

Cascadia Health and other residential facility operators say the state’s push to avoid a possible federal contempt order is leading to poor outcomes as well as escapes and increased violence

Apr 29, 2025

Oregon Health Forum Panelist (clockwise from top left) Ifeoma Muoto, Juan Pedro Moreno Olmeda, Chelsea King, Maureen Hinman, Andi M. Walsh and Jun Orion. Pictured Sept. 8, 2025.

Oregon youths’ health requires prevention, collaboration to weather federal storm, panel says

Health care experts and policymakers gathered Monday to discuss ways to make Oregon’s care system for young people resilient against federal cuts and achieve better outcomes

Sep 9, 2025
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Legacy wants to knock out suit filed by Smallwood family

A lawsuit filed by the father of slain security guard Bobby Smallwood is headed for a crucial hearing in Multnomah court over whether workers' comp law blocks the family's claims

Apr 9
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Kaiser to halt gender-affirming surgery for patients under age 19 across the US, including Oregon

Kaiser officials cited the federal government’s campaign against gender-affirming care for minors, including actions agencies have taken to restrict funding, and subpoenas issued to doctors and clinics

Jul 29, 2025

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