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OHSU study reveals gaps in access to long-term contraceptive supplies

OHSU study reveals gaps in access to long-term contraceptive supplies

Study with 4.8 million Medicaid enrollees shows lack of policy implementation, changes in prescribing practices leave many patients at increased risk for unintended pregnancy.
Telehealth boosts retention of people on buprenorphine in addiction treatment

Telehealth boosts retention of people on buprenorphine in addiction treatment

Telehealth visits for buprenorphine treatment made possible by pandemic-era exemption — rule that is set to expire at the end of the year.
New approach to defibrillation may improve cardiac arrest outcomes

New approach to defibrillation may improve cardiac arrest outcomes

OHSU study results suggest placing defibrillation pads in the front, back could improve dire survival rate — less than one in 10 people nationwide.
OHSU researchers test ChatGPT, other AI models against real-world students

OHSU researchers test ChatGPT, other AI models against real-world students

Results raise questions about how to assess student learning among physicians-in-training, students across academia.
OHSU opens centralized command center for statewide coordination of patient care

OHSU opens centralized command center for statewide coordination of patient care

New OHSU Mission Control Center houses technology, teams that use real-time data to find care for hospital, behavioral health patients.
New therapy shows promise in improving appetite, quality of life for patients living with cancer

New therapy shows promise in improving appetite, quality of life for patients living with cancer

OHSU co-author calls the published study results a ‘critical win’ for patients.