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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, 2024
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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, 2024
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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, 2024
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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, 2024
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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, 2024
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Oregon hospital revenues rebound, but costs also surge

After pandemic, Oregon hospital systems inch back toward profitability, but many still report operating losses, latest filings show

Mar 19, 2024

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Pictured: the North Albany building of The Corvallis Clinic, P.C. | COURTESY OF THE CORVALLIS CLINIC, P.C.

Optum purchase of Corvallis Clinic dodges state review

To avoid insolvency, the business needs to be bought quickly by UnitedHealth Group without the service guarantees that the state had earlier sought, officials say

Mar 13, 2024
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Pictured: the North Albany building of The Corvallis Clinic, P.C. | COURTESY OF THE CORVALLIS CLINIC, P.C.

Critics assail Corvallis Clinic bid to sidestep state review

Owners of clinic group say the locally owned business is in a financial emergency that warrants immediate purchase by the global health care giant UnitedHealth Group

Mar 12, 2024
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Hundreds decry UnitedHealth’s proposed purchase of Corvallis Clinic chain

The 11-clinic chain’s ownership says financial struggles threaten quality of care, but critics want other options considered, saying the proposal would hurt patients

Feb 26, 2024
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Proposed CareOregon merger was unlawful, state lawyers concluded

CareOregon leaders stood to win big, but a review said the public interest would suffer if the nonprofit merged with California-based SCAN Group. Proponents don't agree.

Feb 20, 2024