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Oregon Right to Life sues state over birth control, abortion insurance mandate

The group doesn’t meet the definition of a religious employer but argues it should get the same exemption that allows religious employers to offer plans that don’t include abortion or contraceptive coverage

Sep 6, 2023

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Oregon finalizing opioid deceptive marketing settlement with Allergan, Teva

Suit against drugmakers represents crucial step for closure on settlement reached months ago.

Sep 6, 2023
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Pharmacist claims Oregon infusion company retaliated over ethics concerns

Suit claims Emerging Health, Moda took advantage of family health issues to terminate manager who questioned decisions

Sep 5, 2023
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Health insurance rates going up for nearly 300,000 Oregonians

State regulators signed off on health insurance rate increases that ranged from roughly 2% to 12.4%

Sep 5, 2023
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Letter to the editor: Universal Health Plan Governance Board deserves support, understanding

Corvallis resident and former task force member Warren George says criticisms of the new law lack clarity, context

Sep 5, 2023
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A road map for lowering insulin costs in Washington

A work group suggests lawmakers follow Minnesota’s lead to push down prices and even offer a month’s supply for free to those in urgent need

Sep 5, 2023

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Oregon nurses say carry naloxone, save a life

The opioid overdose-reversing drug is good to have on hand in case of emergency, say nurses at OHSU

Sep 5, 2023

Rebecca Rogers practices primary care at the Cambridge Health Alliance in Somerville, Massachusetts. During a recent appointment, she went over hydration tips with her patient Luciano Gomes, who works in construction. | MARTHA BEBINGER/WBUR

When temps rise, so do medical risks. Should doctors and nurses talk more about heat?

Clinics in seven states are receiving heat alerts triggered by 90th-percentile temperatures as part of a pilot project; in one Portland suburb, the first alert went out on May 14

Sep 4, 2023

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Medicaid patients denied treatment, adding to Oregon’s mental health crisis

A state system that often blocks treatment, with contractors trained by YouTube videos assessing patients, is under review after a whistleblower complained

Sep 4, 2023