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Chiquita Brooks-LaSure now leads the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Expanding Insurance Coverage Is Top Priority for New Medicare-Medicaid Chief

“Our focus is going to be on making sure regulations and policies are going to be focused on improving coverage,” said Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, who was sworn in on May 27.

Jun 3, 2021

LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER

White Employee Accuses Legacy Of Racial Discrimination

A housekeeper who reported on her colleagues for alleged theft and time-clock fraud is suing the hospital system, claiming it did not protect her from harassment.

Jun 3, 2021
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New Oregon 5-Year Medicaid Plan Would Expand Membership, Increase Innovation

Oregon Health Authority tentatively wants the taxpayer-funded insurance plan to help with housing, other needs, in addition to medical care.

Jun 2, 2021
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19 Oregon Counties Now In Lower Risk Category for COVID-19

Clatsop County to become the 19th county with the lower risk ranking, while Lane and Polk counties drop into moderate risk category.

Jun 1, 2021

Vivian Pham is a Benson Polytechnic High School senior who is interested in becoming a nurse./Courtesy of Tram Nguyen

Oregon Not Equipped To Meet Demand From Aspiring Nurses

The Oregon Employment Department expects the state to have 28,600 job openings for nurses over the next 10 years while only graduating 16,000 registered nurses.

Jun 1, 2021

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