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Randall Harris got his first shot on April 1 from Kaiser Permanente but then had trouble scheduling the second./Randall Harris

Kaiser Permanente Asked Patients To Wait Longer Than 4 Weeks For Second Dose

The health care system, which had intermittent problems getting enough COVID-19 vaccine, appears to be the only Oregon hospital group unable to schedule appointments in a timely manner.

Apr 21, 2021
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OHSU employees have held a few rallies to support the victim who filed a sexual assault lawsuit against the university and a former resident./Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian/OregonLive

Former AG Eric Holder’s Rate Of $2,065 An Hour For OHSU Investigation Draws Outrage

Some lawmakers are pushing for an immediate amendment to a bill before the Legislature that now calls for a limit on the amount paid to outside lawyers hired by state government.

Apr 20, 2021

Most County COVID-19 Risk Levels Worsen As Cases Rise

Eleven counties face more COVID-19 restrictions while the threat level is reduced for only two counties, Gov. Kate Brown announced.

Apr 20, 2021

Humana sells health insurance across the U.S. including from this location in Louisville, Kentucky./Shutterstock

Humana Health Plan Overcharged Medicare by Nearly $200 Million, Federal Audit Finds

The Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General's recommendation to repay, if finalized, would be “by far the largest” audit penalty ever imposed on a Medicare Advantage company.

Apr 20, 2021