Category Healthcare
‘Common sense’: federal appeals court upholds Oregon prescription drug transparency law
A 2018 law requiring pharmaceutical companies to report to the state the reasons for raising already expensive drug prices has been spared for now.
‘A big step’: Record rate of Oregon mental health workers seek anti-suicide trainings
More than 80% of behavioral health workers are now getting trained in suicide prevention, but Oregon still has a higher than average suicide rate.
Uncertainty looms over Medicare amid federal health shakeups; Oregon experts say coverage mostly stable
Republicans’ sweeping federal spending law makes few direct changes to Medicare, the federal insurance program for seniors, but the program could see funding cuts starting in 2026.
Oregon governor signs series of laws to strengthen behavioral health system
Gov. Tina Kotek signed four bills Wednesday that provide money for more mental health treatment, scholarships for people pursuing careers in behavioral health and more.
Facing federal uncertainty, Oregon quietly halted a new Medicaid program for people leaving prison
State health officials delayed a $64 million Medicaid expansion intended to help people leaving prison because of the Trump administration’s tax and spending cuts package.
Oregon Health Authority offering equity grant for community-led organizations
A state grant is available to nonprofit organizations who provide culturally sensitive public health services to Oregonians who historically faced challenges receiving such care.
Salem Health sues cancer tech company, alleging faulty $6M radiation machine
Salem Health filed a breach of contract lawsuit against a company that develops technology for cancer treatment, claiming they were sold an expensive radiation machine that performed worse than existing technology.
Oregon to receive $10 million in new nationwide opioid settlement
About half the money from Oregon's latest opioid settlement will go toward local prevention and recovery programs.
Salem hospitals warn of fallout from GOP’s Medicaid cuts
Salem-area health care officials anticipate "devastating consequences" from Medicaid cuts under the "big, beautiful bill," including patients losing insurance and possible hospital closures.