Category Healthcare
Oregonians’ annual health premium costs jumped $1,800
More than 20,000 fewer Oregonians signed up for coverage using the state’s marketplace website, and many more moved to lower-benefit plans after Congress let enhanced premium tax credits expire.
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State officials review Salem Health, Santiam deal
The Oregon Health Authority could decide in 30 days whether to greenlight the proposed merger between Salem Health and Santiam Hospital & Clinics. The new filing shows how patient care, from maternity to medical records, could change under the deal.
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COLUMN: Comparing benefits on Medicare Advantage plans
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
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Federal judge sides with Oregon Right to Life in abortion insurance coverage case
Keizer-based Oregon Right to Life can't be required to provide abortion insurance coverage for its employees, a federal judge ruled.
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Salem Health and Santiam leaders discuss partnering amid “inflection point” in local health care
Leaders of Salem Health and Santiam Hospital & Clinics led a panel Tuesday, April 7, saying their planned merger will allow for local health care growth in what they described as an environment under pressure.
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Possible measles exposure reported at 2 Keizer businesses
People who visited two Keizer businesses the afternoon of Monday, March 30, may have been exposed to measles, the Oregon Health Authority said.
-Solar Nails, 4910 River Rd. N., 12-4:15 p.m.
-Pho Keizer, 3400 River Rd. N., 2:30-5:30 p.m.
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Heart clinic privately settles monopoly lawsuit with Salem Health
Oregon Heart Center and Salem Health settled a $15 million lawsuit that claimed Salem Health was attempting to monopolize heart care in the city. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
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Measles cases are increasing in Oregon. Here’s what to know
Oregon Health Authority is detecting measles in wastewater in counties without reported cases.
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Oregon gave millions in erroneous benefits for state health plan, audit says
A free Oregon health care program for adults who make too much money to qualify for Medicaid could have improperly given out $15 million in payments related to benefits for recipients, according to a recent audit of state-managed federal programs.
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