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Once Its Greatest Foes, Doctors Are Embracing Single-Payer

A shift is occurring, with many younger physicians concerned more about social justice than profit.

Aug 7, 2018

Shannon Hubbard has complex regional pain syndrome and considers herself lucky that her doctor hasn't cut back her pain prescription dosage. (Will Stone/KJZZ)

Patients With Chronic Pain Feel Caught In An Opioid-Prescribing Debate

More than two dozen states nationwide that have developed guidelines for prescribing prescription pain pills. In Oregon, two task forces are looking at tightening prescribing guidelines for acute and chronic pain patients to try to stem overdoses.

Aug 6, 2018

Past President Joe Robertson walks with his successor, Dr. Danny Jacobs, on the Oregon Health & Science University campus. | OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

Dr. Danny Jacobs Takes The Helm At OHSU As Fifth President

Jacobs signaled that he will listen and learn and then embark on a team effort to set the course for the future.

Aug 2, 2018

Rival Opioid Makers Sought To Cash In On Alarm Over OxyContin’s Dangers

When critics attacked Purdue Pharma for deaths linked to OxyContin, rivals stepped up their marketing of other potentially dangerous painkillers, such as fentanyl and morphine.

Aug 2, 2018