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Legacy Health Strikes Accord with Cardiologists

Legacy hopes to become a regional leader in cardiac services, and provide the best care for its patients, according to Allyson Anderson.
August 17, 2011 -- Legacy Health System has entered into a clinical co-management agreement with two cardiology groups – Northwest Cardiovascular Institute and Pacific Heart Associates – to provide program development and leadership to its adult cardiovascular services. Read More >>

Tuality Hospital Isn’t for Sale Yet

But its president, Dick Stenson, isn’t ruling out an affiliation with a larger hospital system
February 23, 2011 -- Despite rumors to the contrary, Tuality Community Hospital has not entered into an agreement with Legacy Health System. Read More >>

Legacy Health System Reduces Its Work Force

Robert Pallari, former CEO and president, received $5.5 million in compensation in 2008 after signing a non-compete agreement
February 3, 2011 – Legacy Health System is experiencing the impact of a down economy – lower patient volumes and higher than anticipated charity care – and has been forced to reduce its work force by 64 positions. Read More >>

Legacy Emanuel Restructures its Housekeeping Staff to Reduce Costs

That could lead to an increase in infection rates, according to SEIU
January 26, 2011 -- SEIU along with the staff at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center are worried about the cleanliness of the hospital and, potentially, an increase in infection rates because of a plan to restructure its housekeeping staff.   Read More >>

Legacy's New Child Hospital Rises in North Portland

Emanuel's children's hospital will attract patients from many West Coast locations who need acute care unavailable in smaller communities
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October 18, 2010 -- The nine-story Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital slated to open in 2012 stands to be the centerpiece of a $242 million expansion that ranks among the costliest on the inner east side in decades. Read More >>

Columbia Health District Keeps Trying to Build Hospital

On Sept. 20, state public health officials turned down its certificate of need for the second time
September 28, 2010 -- Refusing to take no for an answer, the Columbia Health District Board is asking the state to hold an informal hearing after its certificate of need for a 12-bed acute care hospital was denied on Sept. 20. Read More >>

St. Helens Tries Again for Community Hospital

State will accept public comments until July 5 on the proposed $28.2 million facility
June 30, 2010 -- The Columbia Health District has submitted an amended certificate of need application to the Department of Human Services, in hopes of securing approval for the Columbia River Community Hospital, a 12-bed facility that would offer 24/7 emergency care and other services.
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"Quit Smoking" Programs Reduce Premiums

How a new law requiring insurers to boost smoking cessation benefits is a win-win for everyone, that is, if they know about it
May 26, 2010 -- A months-old Oregon law that requires health insurers to offer benefits encouraging people to quit smoking could become one of the state's most cost-effective healthcare policies, at least in one doctor's opinion. Read More >>

How Legacy Reduced Infections 40 Percent

For the past two years, Legacy Health System has seriously reduced harm
May 12, 2010 -- When Jodi Joyce, vice president of quality and patient safety for Legacy Health System, testified before the House Health Care Committee in February, she delivered a startling fact. Read More >>

LifeWise and Legacy Settle Differences

No details are forthcoming about the multi-year contract between the hospital system and health insurer
May 12, 2010 – Following a series of protracted negotiations, LifeWise Health Plans has signed a multi-year agreement with Legacy Health System. Read More >>
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