According to a lawsuit filed last month, Dr. Jefferson Loa claims that he faced retaliation and eventual firing for reporting fraudulent billing practices and lengthy physician shifts.
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COLUMN: Medicare Part B premiums, deductibles decreasing in 2023
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.
Salem Health technician who appeared to mock patient no longer works at hospital
Salem Health has concluded its investigation into an emergency department technician who posted a video that appeared to mock the sound of a patient in pain. The hospital said the technician is no longer employed, but didn’t clarify if they resigned or were fired.
Sick children and adult patients jam Oregon’s hospitals
Hospital officials are coping with a trifecta of infections spreading throughout the community.
Covid weekly report for Nov. 18: Cases increase statewide and in Marion County
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports four local deaths of people with Covid.
Oregon Health Authority director, behavioral health director are stepping down
Patrick Allen has overseen the $30 billion agency since 2017, while Steve Allen has led behavioral health since 2019.
Salem health care providers expect to see more kids in hospital as respiratory viruses spread
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is not new, but has caused more pediatric hospitalizations this year than usual. In combination with an increase in Covid and flu cases, Salem-area hospitals are prepping to meet a surge of patients.
Covid weekly report for Nov. 11: Local Covid hospitalizations down, new cases up
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports two local deaths of people with Covid.
Marion County Commissioners accept $6 million in state money for behavioral health housing
The state funding is intended to provide housing assistance and behavioral health treatment. County officials say they will seek proposals from local providers to help fill gaps through services such as residential treatment homes.
Covid weekly report for Nov. 4: New cases slightly decrease across Salem area
In the past week, The Oregon Health Authority reports two local deaths of people with Covid.