Category Healthcare
In rural Oregon, close community ties could make proposed addiction programs successful
A joint committee of Oregon legislators is considering adopting a “deflection” program, which would allow a person to avoid a drug possession charge if they took an assessment and attended one more appointment to address their addiction.
Oregon lawmakers look for ways to curb prescription costs
Lawmakers are weighing an array of pharmacy bills this session that could rein in prescription prices and allow pharmacists to treat people for COVID-19.
Lawmakers wrestle with police role in drug addiction crisis
Legislators listened for nearly four hours Wednesday as Oregonians shared heart-wrenching stories of addiction and overdose.
Lawmakers take first deep plunge into proposals to address the drug crisis
Most ideas to reform Oregon's Measure 110 would need funding, but an amount hasn't been set yet.
State report says Oregon needs nearly 3,000 more beds for behavioral health treatment
According to the report, the state will need more than half a billion dollars to increase the system that much.
Oregon Medical Board needs better system to fairly discipline health professionals, state audit finds
State auditors found the Oregon Medical Board doesn't consistently examine similar past cases when deciding on sanctions against doctors.
COLUMN: What’s changing for Medicare plan options in 2024
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.
House Republicans introduce bill to end Measure 110
Republicans want to repeal a voter-approved drug decriminalization measure, while Democratic lawmakers are working on a separate proposal to address Oregon's drug addiction crisis.
Oregon Medicaid insurers will put $25 million into youth behavioral health projects
Gov. Tina Kotek announced an agreement with the state's 16 Oregon Health Plan insurers to reinvest profits in badly-needed youth behavioral health care.