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The Lund Report shines a light on our healthcare system by exploring its intricate details. Our mission is to inform you, the consumer, about this complicated landscape, providing you with essential facts, insightful analysis, and practical tools to create change. We stand out from other news outlets as Oregon's first independent online news platform focused on enlightening you about how the healthcare industry operates. You can rely on us for timely updates, thought-provoking content, and fresh viewpoints. Our dedication to our work is unwavering, and we are not beholden to any particular interests. While we do receive funding from various sectors within the healthcare field, The Lund Report maintains its independence and commitment to truthful reporting, ensuring our coverage remains unbiased and transparent.

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Doctor urges community to engage with troubled Bandon safety net clinic

1 week ago | thelundreport.org | Nick Budnick

As a troubled safety net system of clinics on the Oregon coast struggles to stay open, its former chief medical officer is urging community members to pay attention and get involved to support its continued existence in Bandon. The message offered by Dr. Henry “Hank” Holmes’ might seem odd, since he recently won a $418,750 settlement from Coast Community Health Center in an unlawful termination case.
No hospital, no home: Medical respite steps in where systems fall short

2 weeks ago | thelundreport.org | Jane Vaughan

When he finally saw Sovick again, months later, the cancer had grown a lot. "It started to get into my eye and on my upper lip," Sovick said. "I went into radiation treatment, and that's where I lost my right eye."Sovick needed a place to rest and recover while receiving radiation therapy. Enter medical respite: a quiet place for homeless people to heal from an acute issue, like an infection or a wound — something that could put them in the hospital or would be hard to heal on the streets.
Physical therapy expansion bill sparks concerns for acupuncturists, chiropractors

2 weeks ago | thelundreport.org | Nick Budnick

Independent health news for Oregon and SW Washington A bill that would let PTs administer vaccines, order imaging and engage in manipulation is up for amendment in the Senate This premium article is for members. If you are one, please sign in. You have two free premium articles remaining. To become a member, subscribe today. Our journalism relies on member support. Discounted rates available.
House tax bill aims to end Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood

3 weeks ago | thelundreport.org | Grace Panetta

A House committee on Wednesday advanced legislation that includes a provision aimed at cutting off Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood, a longtime goal of congressional Republicans. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which oversees health care as part of its wide-ranging portfolio, voted along party lines to approve its portion of congressional Republicans’ tax cut and spending bill, a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Oregon health care cost hikes prompt calls for collaboration, change

1 month ago | thelundreport.org | Nick Budnick

With costs growing rapidly, Oregon’s health care players need to better collaborate on solutions with support from government to address systemwide challenges, experts said Tuesday. With medical costs in the commercial insurance market growing between 8-12% annually — well above inflation — it’s time to take the temperature of Oregon’s existing cost control programs and see if they’re working, said Jack Friedman, former Providence Health CEO.
'Administrative collapse:' Advocates blame evictions on new Oregon Health Authority housing program

1 month ago | thelundreport.org | Nick Budnick

This article will be expanded. Low-income people and their families in the greater Portland area are getting evicted or losing access to needed treatment instead of getting help from a new Oregon Health Authority program, advocates and others said Wednesday. The new state housing assistance program is intended to help people be healthy by averting homelessness, among other things.
Congress should embrace Oregon-style reforms, Kitzhaber says

1 month ago | thelundreport.org | Nick Budnick

Independent health news for Oregon and SW Washington The former Oregon governor is working with Republican Cliff Bentz to advance ideas to limit harm from Medicaid cuts and instead promote savings in the costly program. He argues the time is now for Democrats to seize the high ground, but top members of the Oregon delegation say Republicans can't be trusted. This premium article is for members. If you are one, please sign in.
Treatment providers say health officials’ new rule is hurting care

1 month ago | thelundreport.org | Jake Thomas

“Cascadia Health has experienced significant pressure to accept clients who are not clinically ready or appropriate for our program at the time of referral, as many have received less than 90-days of treatment, which is generally not sufficient time to enable them to become psychiatrically stable.” The criminal defendants discharged from the state hospital to the facilities still need services to restore them to where they are considered fit to stand trial so they can “aid and assist” in...
Congress should embrace Oregon-style reforms, Kitzhaber argues

1 month ago | thelundreport.org | Nick Budnick

Former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber is pushing Republicans and Democrats in Congress to adopt Oregon-style health care reforms to limit the damaging effects of potentially huge Medicaid spending cuts. The only Republican member of Oregon’s delegation, U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, contacted Kitzhaber earlier this year to talk about how to address Republicans’ budget goals while limiting harms to the federal health care program serving low-income people.
Treatment providers say Oregon health officials’ new rule is hurting care

1 month ago | thelundreport.org | Jake Thomas

“Cascadia Health has experienced significant pressure to accept clients who are not clinically ready or appropriate for our program at the time of referral, as many have received less than 90-days of treatment, which is generally not sufficient time to enable them to become psychiatrically stable.” The criminal defendants discharged from the state hospital to the facilities still need services to restore them to where they are considered fit to stand trial so they can “aid and assist” in...