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The three-page plan focuses on assessing patients risks, increasing staffing to operate more like a 24/7 hospital, and providing clearer direction and empowerment to staff

Also, OHSU researchers tackle new approaches to treat tooth decay, and the state appellate court upholds the lawsuit shield for psychiatric practitioners

As the legislative session looms, Kotek unveiled a spending plan that aims to bring Oregon closer to its treatment bed goal, ease federal scrutiny of the state hospital and put the Oregon Health Plan on better footing

The two-year-old turnaround strategy for Oregon Health & Science University has helped boost the teaching hospital into the black. Some providers, however, contend the focus on accommodating certain types of patients is fueling disparities in care.

The state hasn’t seen a major measles outbreak yet. But it may only be a matter of time.

The practice of using AI to slash reimbursements without verification has prompted legislation in Oregon and across the country. Insurers say they’re responding to inflated billings by providers.

Members of the Oregon Nurses Association say that instead of laying off 300 caregivers and spending money on other things, Asante leadership should look for alternatives at the southern Oregon health system

Much-criticized court order is no longer doing enough to ease the state's problem with lack of psychiatric beds, but supporters say it's better than nothing as the state continues to regularly violate a decades- old civil rights ruling