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Lawmakers Revise Budget But Cuts Not As Deep As Feared

Lawmakers who worked to plug the budget hole took a nip-and-tuck approach rather than slash and burn. Still, advocates are worried about behavioral health care funding.

Aug 10, 2020
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Providence Milwaukie Hospital. | PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES

Providence, SEIU Workers Gear Up For New Bargaining Session

The two sides meet again on Wednesday after two years of failing to reach an agreement. Wages remain the chief sticking point.

Aug 10, 2020
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Is Indoor Dining Safe? Oregon Doesn't Have The Data

Unlike those in other states and countries besieged by the coronavirus pandemic, Oregon’s indoor eating and drinking establishments don’t appear to be risky places to catch COVID-19.

Aug 10, 2020

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America’s Obesity Epidemic Threatens Effectiveness of Any COVID Vaccine

Vaccines engineered to protect the public from various diseases like influenza, hepatitis B and rabies can be less effective in obese adults than in the general population.

Aug 7, 2020

Centene-owned Trillium Community Health Plan, long active in Lane County, also serves low-income Oregon Health Plan members in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. | CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/THE LUND REPORT

Trillium’s New Medicaid Application Includes Portland-Area Hospitals

The for-profit Medicaid insurer has contracted with Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy for some services but failed to woo Providence Health & Services.

Aug 7, 2020
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