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Currently in Portland, OR. Formerly at @tradeoffspod @GistHealthcare and public radio stations in NC, SC, AZ.
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States sound alarm over new Medicaid work requirement rule

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By Alexandra Olgin Verified
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Medicaid can be a lifeline for people with serious health issues like cancer, HIV, and substance use disorder. Last summer, the Trump administration overhauled the health insurance program that covers about One key change is work requirements, which will start next year, and several states fear the steps to prove someone is too sick to work are getting complicated, meaning any hiccup could cause patients to lose necessary coverage.
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Oregon ER doctors win a 'David and Goliath' battle against a national company

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By Alexandra Olgin Verified
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A national physician staffing firm tried to take over the contract held by Eugene Emergency Physicians to work in local hospitals. The local physicians used a new state law to oppose the move. Getty Images For the latest stories on the science of healthy living, subscribe to NPR's Health newsletter. In between shifts in the emergency room, Dr. Dan McGee was in an Oregon courtroom. He was fighting for his practice — Eugene Emergency Physicians (EEP).
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This union negotiated hospital prices to save on healthcare

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By Alexandra Olgin Verified
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Healthcare costs have risen so much that for a company to insure a family of four now costs . One union, Local 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union — which represents nearly 200,000 doormen, cleaners and other building maintenance workers in New York City and some east coast states — is proving that it's possible to offer good healthcare and save money. The union is taking back control, cutting out insurers and is on track to save $46 million.
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