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"We are now seeing the resulting demand for emergency services provided by our hospitals," said Dr. Dana Hargunani, chief medical officer for the Oregon Health Authority, about the heat wave.

Around 200 Oregonians have visited emergency departments or urgent care centers due to heat-related illness since the heat wave began Friday, according to data published by the Oregon Health Authority.

More than 100 separate bills regulating pharmacy benefit managers that serve as conduits for drug manufacturers have been introduced in 42 states, including Oregon, this year,

The measures passed include creating a new dental profession and giving coordinated care organizations more flexibility.

Residents will have to wait to see whether the Oregon Legislature’s increased spending and regulation of the health care industry will yield results.