Medical

Washington to Appeal Plan B Ruling

Ruby de Luna — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:44:48 +0000

OLYMPIA - Washington will appeal a recent federal ruling on the state’s pharmacy regulations. Last month a federal district court judge found the state’s rules on dispensing medications unconstitutional. At the heart of the case is emergency birth control pills. Ruby de Luna reports.

OHSU To Review Doctor-Pharmaceutical Company Payment Policies

Austin Jenkins — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:43:02 +0000

PORTLAND -- Last fall we brought you a story about doctors at Northwest medical schools who get paid to speak on behalf of pharmaceutical companies. Thursday, a task force will convene at Oregon Health and Science University. It will review the medical school’s policy on paid speaking gigs and other industry interactions. Correspondent Austin Jenkins reports.

Rock Doc: Take Your Best Shot

Kirsten Peters — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:06:08 +0000

With a good six weeks of winter left, flu vaccines are still in demand. While many see the benefits of vaccines, others are less sure. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, the Rock Doc, weighs in on the efficacy and safety of a prominent feature of life in the 21st century.

Cap On Out-Of-Pocket Medical Expenses Clears Wash. Committee

Austin Jenkins — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:16:03 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Out-of-pocket medical expenses are crushing some Washington families – even though they have health insurance. A key legislative committee voted Thursday to place an overall cap on how much a family would have to pay each year.