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May 9, 2012 -- It is relatively common for doctors to diagnose someonewith multiple sclerosis when the patient doesn't have the disease — amisdiagnosis that not only causes patients potential harm but costs theU.S. health care system untold millions of dollars a year, according to astudy published online today in the journal Neurology.The study is based on a survey of 122 multiple sclerosis specialistsnationwide and was conducted by researchers at Oregon Health& Science University and the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical

OPINION – May 8, 2012 -- Regence's recently announced decision to drop contracts with certain provider networks used by individual policyholders in the Portland area is an ominous and dangerous development. Not only does it challenge the single thing most healthcare consumers think is best about the current payment system -- wide choice and dependable coverage of one's personal caregivers- it is inexplicable as a first line of response to the problem of costs.

May 7, 2012 -- Oregon Attorney General John Kroger today announced a $100 million multistate agreement with global health care and medicalresearch company Abbott Laboratories over off-label promotional claimsrelated to its drug Depakote®. This agreement marks the largest everconsumer protection-based pharmaceutical settlement.“Protecting consumers from drug companies that use unscrupulous sales tactics is a top priority of the Department of Justice,” said Attorney General Kroger.

May 7, 2012 -- ‘LifeWorks NW has announced the appointment of Bonnie Holdahl, to the new position of medical services administrator for the organization. Holdahl had been serving as Health Center manager for Planned Parenthood of the Columbia Willamette.

May 7, 2012 -- ZoomCare believes that good health makes people happier and more productive. They live longer, enjoy life and contribute to their communities in immeasurable ways. ZoomCare provides great care at an affordable price, yet some people need a little extra help now and then. ZoomCare created the ZoomCare Foundation to fill that need.Starting on May 10 and continuing on the 2nd Thursday of every month,