Category Healthcare
After ordeal, new parents look forward to New Year as a family
Jessica Warren was 25 weeks pregnant in October when abdominal pain sent her to the emergency room at Salem Hospital. She ended up on a helicopter to OHSU, and later welcomed her son into the world weighing just over 2 pounds.
Hundreds of millions are being siphoned out of Oregon Health Plan
With more withdrawals on the horizon, some health leaders say it’s time to curb the flow of profits being pulled out of the state’s health program for low-income Oregonians.
Oregon State Hospital will submit corrective action plan after patient escape
The state psychiatric hospital in Salem could lose its ability to bill Medicare for services if it doesn't correct security issues federal regulators identified during an inspection.
COLUMN: Counselor can help explore Medicare options when moving
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.
Marion County opens new $16.5 million Health and Human Services building
Marion County officials say a newly built Health and Human Services building is a one-time investment that could help save hundreds of thousands in annual costs for space currently leased in offices scattered throughout Salem.
Enrollment in individual health insurance now open through mid-January
Oregonians who buy individual health insurance can start shopping for plans. Premiums are up 6% on average.
Salem Health offering RSV monoclonal antibodies to all newborns
Two new “game-changing” medications for RSV have local pediatricians hopeful that far fewer children will be hospitalized with respiratory illness this season.
Oregon’s Medicaid renewal process boots eligible children, adults off the plan
At least several thousand were affected while thousands of others who don’t qualify for Medicaid will keep their insurance
Here’s what’s new for Medicare beneficiaries during open enrollment
From Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, Medicare enrollees can change their coverage and shop for new plans.