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State not recovering costs for new Oregon merger reviews Premium

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

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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JOZEF MICIC/SHUTTERSTOCK

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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SHUTTERSTOCK

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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SHUTTERSTOCK

Hospitals' challenge to Oregon merger reviews nears key ruling

Judge will decide whether the Hospital Association of Oregon has the legal standing it needs to knock out the high-profile state program

May 2
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Legacy Health, Oregon settle meal break violations for $1.25 million

Portland-based hospital system agrees to obey state shift break rules, says state labor agency

Apr 30
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COURTESY OF OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

‘Tough choices’ ahead as OHSU struggles to curb surprise losses

Layoffs are possible, but university executives say they hope to avoid or minimize them by focusing on profitable complex surgeries

Apr 18
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Kroger-Albertsons deal puts Oregon’s health care merger program to the test

In a state where retail pharmacies have been disappearing fast, merger of pharmacy operators could hurt Oregonians' access. The state has scheduled a public hearing for comment.

Apr 16
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