Most Oregon Hospitals Aren’t Following Federal Transparency Guidelines, Advocacy Group Finds
A study from PatientRightsAdvocate.org found that Oregon hospitals are among the least transparent in the nation
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Oregon Workers’ Compensation Costs Expected to Keep Falling
The decline mirrors a national drop in workers comp, but Oregon’s low-cost rival states with less robust protection.
Lack of OHA Oversight Allowed Prescription Drug Intermediaries to Overcharge Medicaid, Audit Finds
The report says pharmacy benefit managers are able to conceal prices from the Oregon Health Authority through non-disclosure agreements between other entities in the states complex Medicaid network, and recommended fixes.
Hood River Nurses Ratify Contract With Providence
The new contract comes on the heels of 7 months of negotiation, and includes wage increases starting at 14%.
Robot Gangsters
Hacking, ransomware and malware have become everyday threats, and IT departments are no longer equipped to deal with them.
Behind The Bill To Curb Health Costs
New legislation seeks to stem the rise in health care mergers and acquisitions.
Insurance Woes Impede Recovery
A lack of affordable insurance puts Portland businesses at risk of property damage and theft.
The Gathering Storm
Business interruption claims related to the COVID-19 pandemic are about to pick up in a big way. Results could be as unpredictable as the virus itself.
‘Virus Exposes Inequality in Economy’
The president of Oregon AFL-CIO discusses how Covid-19 has upended the lives of working people and how the labor movement is advocating for change.
Staying Well
As employees work from home under stressful conditions, wellness coaches adapt their strategies.