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A sign on top a fire engine reads "save our legacy mount hood family birth center.
Activists on Feb. 13, 2023, protested the proposed closure of Mount Hood Family Birth Center in Gresham. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

State wants Oregon hospitals to think twice before cuts

Legacy Health’s attempt to close a maternity unit last year has sparked a requirement that hospitals consider the impact to communities before reducing services
Mar 21, 2024
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When copay assistance backfires on patients

Insurers continue to battle pharmaceutical industry efforts to subsidize patient expenses for costly drugs, and allied patient groups are pushing back
Mar 19, 2024
Social worker and end-of-life doula JamiQuan Rudd serves older adults in Douglas County. | JUSTIN HIGGINBOTTOM/JPR

A death doula keeps legacies alive in rural Oregon

Insurers don't cover end-of-life care provided by death doulas, and a group is trying to change that
Mar 19, 2024
Gov. Tina Kotek said her administration will closely track the rollout of new programs and spending to address drug addiction and homelessness. | BEN BOTKIN/OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE

Kotek promises to dog spending for drug addiction programs

Lawmakers put $211 million toward drug addiction treatment, programs and new residential facilities. Lawmakers also allocated $376 million for homeless shelters, housing, infrastructure and rent assistance.
Mar 15, 2024
A picture of Rogue Regional Medical Center in 2007. At the time it was known as Rogue Valley Medical Center. | BY NICKNELSON/ENGLISH WIKIPEDIA VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS.

Number of patient deaths connected to Asante investigation may grow

The total number of patients thought to have died in connection with drug diversion in Medford remains unverified. But two lawyers say they've heard from dozens of additional potential victims and families.
Mar 14, 2024
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SAMARITAN PACIFIC COMMUNITIES HOSPITAL IN NEWPORT./VISITOR7/CC BY-SA 3.0/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Former Samaritan Health exec claims state contract violations

Melissa Isavoran claims the regional insurer contracted by the state to oversee care for low-income people fired her for flagging violations, but the health plan declines comment
Mar 14, 2024
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