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Traveling to die: the latest form of medical tourism

Medical aid in death is legal in 10 states and the District of Columbia. But only Oregon and Vermont explicitly allow out-of-state people who are terminally ill to die with assistance there. So far, at least 49 people have made the trek while state legislation stalls elsewhere.
Aug 20, 2024

State Budgets for Health and Human Services Near $30 Billion

Less than $5 billion of the $29.7 billion spent on the Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority come from state sources, which includes the hospital assessment. Much of the increase comes from the expansion of Medicaid, but Sen. Bates is worried that changes at DHS have been well-intentioned but are unsustainable.
Jul 7, 2015
Dr. Alison Edelman is an OBGYN at Oregon Health & Science University who specializes in family planning, including contraception and abortion. | COURTESY OF DR. ALISON EDELMAN

Post-Dobbs, Oregon doc says it’s time to ‘stand up’ and talk about abortion care

Portland OBGYN says she and her team are proud to offer ‘non-judgmental’ care to patients, including those who come to Oregon seeking a legal abortion
May 23, 2024
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Oregon Senate leaders spoke to reporters about their priorities for a 2024 legislative session expected to focus on addressing housing and behavioral health. From left: Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp, Senate President Rob Wagner and Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Legislature’s 2024 session looks packed with health care

Lawmakers will take up major health care issues in the five-week session as well as potential Measure 110 changes
Feb 6, 2024
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