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Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles is tentatively being absorbed by California-based Adventist Health. | PHOTO BY LARVICK MEDIA/COURTESY OF MCMC

Faith-based Adventist says it won’t eliminate reproductive services at Mid-Columbia

Its proposed absorption of Mid-Columbia Medical Center comes with promises, presenting a new test for Oregon’s merger law.

Jan 31, 2023
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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Bucking bottom-line gloom, OHSU racks up surprise profits as patient revenues soar

Meanwhile, stock and bond market investment portfolio gains help drive OHSU’s net worth to $4 billion.

Jan 23, 2023
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Legacy Emanuel Medical Center on North Graham Street in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Legacy Health’s lawsuit against Oregon break rules thrown out

The lawsuit came as the state Bureau of Labor & Industries is pursuing $8.7 million in fines against the six-hospital chain for alleged violations.

Jan 5, 2023
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Amazon's purchase of clinics in Oregon must undergo state review. Pictured, an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 737-800(BCF) freighter on final approach to JFK Airport. | ADAM MOREIRA (AEMOREIRA042281)/WIKIMEDIA CREATIVE COMMONS

Oregon OKs Amazon plan to buy chain of medical clinics

Because One Medical’s presence in Oregon is small, the purchase will not likely affect prices or patient access, state regulators conclude.

Jan 3, 2023
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Amazon's purchase of clinics in Oregon must undergo state review. Pictured, an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 737-800(BCF) freighter on final approach to JFK Airport. | ADAM MOREIRA (AEMOREIRA042281)/WIKIMEDIA CREATIVE COMMONS

Amazon’s One-Medical deal sparks opposition from Oregon residents, groups

Critics say Amazon’s practice of maximizing profits and treating workers poorly would bode ill for owning a health care clinic network.

Dec 16, 2022
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St. Charles Health System in Bend. | COURTESY OF ST. CHARLES HEALTH

Tensions rise in union drive at St. Charles in Bend

The push to establish a new union to represent 304 doctors, physician assistants and others is now before the National Labor Relations Board.

Dec 13, 2022
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Centene-owned Trillium Community Health Plan, long active in Lane County, also serves low-income Oregon Health Plan members in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. | CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/THE LUND REPORT

Centene Corp. To Pay Oregon $17 Million To Settle Claims of Pharmacy Overcharging

Centene holds contracts through Trillium Community Health Plan to provide health care to low-income Oregonians.

Dec 7, 2022
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Nursing students at Lane Community College in Eugene use simulation models during the pandemic instead of in-personal clinical visits. According to a new report, educational institutions are failing to produce enough new registered nurses. | COURTESY OF LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Nurse Unions Slam Hospitals For Lack Of Hiring 

Staff shortages and hospitals’ lack of compliance with staffing plans are leading to high nurse burnout rates and intolerable working conditions, the Oregon Nurses Association says.

Dec 5, 2022
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Amazon's purchase of clinics in Oregon must undergo state review. Pictured, an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 737-800(BCF) freighter on final approach to JFK Airport. | ADAM MOREIRA (AEMOREIRA042281)/WIKIMEDIA CREATIVE COMMONS

Amazon’s Proposal To Buy Large Medical Clinic System Faces Oregon Review

The $3.9 billion deal includes five One Medical clinics in the Portland metro area.

Dec 1, 2022
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Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay. | COURTESY OF BAY AREA HOSPITAL

Recall Effort Against Coos Bay Hospital Board Members Fails For Lack Of Signatures

An attempt by nurses and food workers unions to recall two board members of a two coastal health district has come to end — for now.

Nov 22, 2022
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