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Pharmacies Face Extra Audit Burdens That Threaten Their Existence

Pharmacy benefit managers switched to virtual audits during the pandemic, which increased reviews, payment denials and their profits.

Aug 6, 2021

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Delta Variant Is Breaking Records And ‘Clobbering’ Oregon

Younger people are getting sicker, faster, as doctors and nurses watch.

Aug 6, 2021

Four Portland-area hospital system are running the Oregon Convention Center site while Salem Health is in charge of the fairgrounds in Salem. | OHSU

Analysis: Don’t Want A Vaccine? Be Prepared To Pay More For Insurance.

The unvaccinated face a bigger threat of hospitalization if they get COVID, and if that happens, they're certain to have big health care bills despite insurance coverage.

Aug 4, 2021

Umatilla County

Umatilla County Struggles Once Again With COVID-19

Local leaders have opted to recommend rather than mandate masks in indoor spaces, because they think more people will comply with guidance rather than edicts.

Aug 4, 2021

After about two months of hospitalization, Maria Nevarez, one of Oregon Health & Science University’s first patients with COVID-19 has finally been discharged, May 13, 2020. Staff lined the hallway to cheer for her as she left the hospital. | OHSU/KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF

Clackamas County Chair Tootie Smith Not Worried By Spike In Infections

She stands at odds with public health officials and health care professionals who are worried about the surge in cases caused by the delta variant.

Aug 4, 2021
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