Jake Thomas

For the third session in a row, lawmakers have the opportunity to address what Rep. Rob Nosse calls a ‘lousy’ process when it comes to bills to mandate health coverage #orpol https://t.co/4KMuVG5OrJ

Oregon was on track for legislation that would establish a cutting-edge policy to cap prescription drug prices. Here's how it got derailed #orpol https://t.co/MO15KLF8xJ

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Seven Oregon House members want to help Trump administration in federal litigation over gender-affirming care for minors. The Trump push has sparked alarm for civil rights advocates who say it threatens care that can be life-saving. #orpol https://t.co/1NJQg7Rcqd

Violence against health care workers has been a perennial issue for Oregon lawmakers. This year, they are advancing bills aimed at the problem. But a group representing emergency doctors say it's watered down #orpol https://t.co/eD4dGy8Phc

A bill that would limit corporate ownership of medical practices is getting a lot of attention this session. But there's also another bill that would give the AG the power to crack down on health care monopolies. #orpol https://t.co/uWfwsLRLiK

ICYMI A group representing family doctors in Oregon raises concerns about the proposed OHSU-Legacy merger. https://t.co/kDkflWzdCJ

Oregon is really bad at keeping kids from starting drug use and has been more focused on harm reduction. Lawmakers are looking to take first steps to changing that. #orpol https://t.co/7W5M4A17vd

ICYMI, Oregon lawmakers consider a bill that would effectively remove a scrappy volunteer council from determining how millions in treatment money is spent. It would be a further legislative dismantling of M110. #orpol https://t.co/fbCJpe6eXr

Oregon considers the biggest change to its landmark Death with Dignity. For supporters, it's a relatively small administrative fix. For critics, it's death on demand. #orpol https://t.co/3FyxkWlui9

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The second attempt to limit corporate influence on medicine gets in OR gets its first hearing on Tuesday. Its sponsor has had hundreds of meetings to win over opponents. What's an "MSO"? You'll find out. #orpol https://t.co/sWon6WC3Rm

As Oregon's behavioral health crisis drags on, lawmakers consider making it easier for non-acupuncturists to put needles in ears. #orpol https://t.co/kl8WOy9tRU

Expected cuts to #Medicaid could unravel Oregon's plans to pay for its low-income health plan that covers a third of the state. #orpol https://t.co/EVoIQWaXs6

“It’s not the same as going to buy a car or a box of cereal. When you need health care, you need health care.” #orpol https://t.co/DWJD8VvF3R

As politics and legal battles swirl, hospital systems and other providers face conflicting legal and funding threats from state, federal officials https://t.co/sb8l9r2tVQ