Isobel Charle

4 weeks ago | publicnewsservice.org | Isobel Charle

The Pacific Northwest Water Year Impacts Assessment, an important resource for managing drought and other climate extremes, was published today. The assessment tracks impacts of weather conditions on different sectors across Washington, Oregon and Idaho. The 2024 water year, which starts and ends in the fall, was Washington's fourth warmest in more than 100 years. Higher temperatures and low snowpack contributed to drought in much of the state, according to the new data.

1 month ago | publicnewsservice.org | Isobel Charle

Patient's rights advocates are working to restrict huge fees some Washington patients must pay in order to access their complete medical records. Holly Brauchli, managing partner at Sears Injury Law in Seattle, said navigating the medical system is complex and often requires support from lawyers or other advocates. But Brauchli noted once patients secure an advocate they can face huge fees for their records. One client was charged $28,000 by health data firm Datavant.

1 month ago | mckenzieriverreflectionsnewspaper.com | Isobel Charle |Ramona Schindelheim

Broadcast version by Isobel Charle for Oregon News Service reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News Service CollaborationFrom a translator helping a neighbor navigate health services or locate a food bank, a doula assisting a mother during childbirth, or a former inmate working with people exiting prison to reach healthier outcomes, community health workers have a wide range of roles.

1 month ago | publicnewsservice.org | Isobel Charle

Supporters said the change would protect consumers from deceptive practices. Tyler Staggs, an attorney in Portland, represented insurers for nearly 20 years. He said his law firm now advocates for consumers because of the insurance industry's growing unfairness. He cited such cases as a client left homeless when an insurer denied living expenses after a house fire. In another case, he added, a client was denied a claim after a brain injury from a car accident.

1 month ago | msn.com | Isobel Charle

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