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An artist's rendering of a proposed behavioral health hospital planned by PeaceHealth and LifePoint for Springfield. | COURTESY PEACEHEALTH

PeaceHealth proposes 96-bed behavioral health hospital in Springfield

The Catholic nonprofit would build and operate the facility with LifePoint, a private equity backed firm

Oct 15
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A view of OHSU's South Waterfront campus in September 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Years of losses would follow OHSU’s absorption of Legacy Health

A deeper look at Oregon Health & Science University’s application to absorb Legacy Health shows it appears to gloss over issues at the public entity while playing up problems at the nonprofit system — while keeping details secret. Layoffs are not off the table.

Oct 1
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OHSU's main campus in Portland in September, 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Months after controversial changes, OHSU losses are lower than expected

OSHU’s decision to send pink slips to 500 people was intended to improve a bleak budget outlook, but despite added layoff costs in recent months the university’s finances have performed better than expected.

Sep 26
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Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. | OHSU

OHSU, Legacy report new losses as merger bid looms

Two hospital systems want to form a new Oregon power player and promised no immediate layoffs while arguing a merger will help improve their financial fortunes

Sep 12
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The Oregon Health Authority headquarters in Salem | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

State not recovering costs for new Oregon merger reviews

Fees paid by companies fall far short of covering expenses of program set up to protect patients, consumers

Jun 11
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Oregon Health & Science University primarily trains its OB/GYN residents at OHSU Hospital and the Center for Women’s Health in southwest Portland. | COURTESY OHSU

OHSU, Legacy agree to merge, but state and feds must approve

Six-hospital Legacy chain would become subsidiary of OHSU to create a dominant health care player even as both entities face financial challenges

May 30
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Independent Santiam hospital seeks to join Samaritan Health Services

Nonprofit Stayton hospital would merge into Corvallis chain

May 23
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High-profile Oregon health-mergers review law survives hospitals’ challenge

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit that sought to knock out state office intended to protect access and affordability. Hospitals may appeal.

May 17
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Private equity firms increasingly buying into behavioral health, study finds

Buying and selling behavioral health practices proves attractive to investment firms seeking quick profits, but some experts say the trend is not good for consumers or the public

May 7
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