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Jane Netboy with Sen. Betsy Johnson and former Rep. Sal Esquivel during her surprise party at the Capitol in 2013./ Courtesy of Betsy Johnson

‘Dogged’ Health Care Advocate, Jane Netboy, Dies

Legislators react with ‘shock and sadness’ at the news of her death at the age of 81 in Clackamas.

Aug 12, 2021
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The National Academy of Sciences for years has been collecting generous gifts from foundations, universities and corporations./Hannah Norman/Kaiser Health News

National Academies’ Report Took Pharma-Friendly Stance After Millions in Gifts From Drugmakers

The report, which failed to disclose conflicts of interest, advised against an effort by Medicare to recoup millions for discarded drugs.

Aug 12, 2021

Getting COVID Vaccine During Pregnancy Even More Urgent As ICU Beds Fill Up

As of July 31, only 23% of those who are pregnant had received at least one dose of vaccine against the coronavirus, according to CDC statistics.

Aug 12, 2021

COVID patients are crowding ERs./Shutterstock

Oregon Officials Watched As Cases Spiked, Waiting Until Now To Act

The Oregon Health Authority is organizing a command structure to address the staffing and bed crisis facing hospitals swamped with COVID-19 cases.

Aug 11, 2021
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U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. | LOUIS VELAZQUEZ/UNSPLASH

Why Doesn’t Medicare Cover Services So Many Seniors Need?

In the 56 years since Medicare was established, few benefits have been added. That may change if Congress passes Democrats’ budget bill.

Aug 11, 2021

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