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6 Months To Live Or Die: How Long Should An Alcoholic Wait For A Liver Transplant?

Widespread practice requires that patients with alcoholic liver disease complete a period of sobriety before they can get on the waiting list for a liver.

Oct 12, 2021

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The Public Backs Medicare Rx Price Negotiation Even After Hearing Both Sides’ Views

A poll found the vast majority of adults support letting the federal government negotiate drug prices for Medicare beneficiaries and those in private health insurance plans.

Oct 12, 2021

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Oregon Passes 4,000 COVID-19-Related Deaths

After 20 more deaths were reported this weekend, the state reached another grim record in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct 12, 2021

The Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals held a rally on Sept. 28 to urge support for what the union calls safe staffing. | TIM TRAUTMANN/OPB

Possible Kaiser Permanente Strike Is One Step Closer

Wage increases, a new wage structure that would pay newer staff less and and staff-to-patient ratios are sticking points in contract negotiations.

Oct 12, 2021

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Kaiser Permanente Health Workers Authorize Possible Strike

Nurses and other professional health care workers at Kaiser Permanente in Oregon and southwest Washington voted 96% in favor of authorizing a strike.

Oct 11, 2021

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6 Months To Live Or Die: How Long Should An Alcoholic Wait For A Liver Transplant?

The Public Backs Medicare Rx Price Negotiation Even After Hearing Both Sides’ Views

Oregon Passes 4,000 COVID-19-Related Deaths

Possible Kaiser Permanente Strike Is One Step Closer

Kaiser Permanente Health Workers Authorize Possible Strike

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