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Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford in June, 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Feds find Asante violated labor law

The National Labor Relations Board says the southern Oregon health system needs to follow labor law and recognize its workers’ decision three years ago to unionize

Jun 4
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PacificSource headquarters is located in Springfield, Oregon. | COURTESY PHOTO

PacificSource layoffs coming as insurer leaves Montana, individual market

Four top executives were among the first to be laid off this week, and more cuts are coming as the Oregon-based insurer continues to retrench

May 22
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As Providence leaves the insurance business, Oregonians will feel effects

Providence, a major Catholic hospital and clinic system based in Washington, has been a significant player in health insurance in Oregon, and its plan is based in Portland

May 21
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Oregon’s curb on corporate medicine could face more changes

The state lawmaker who spearheaded a bill to discourage corporate meddling in patient care says the controversy over PeaceHealth’s outsourcing plan highlighted the need to beef up a law that already is considered the toughest in the nation

May 14
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Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford in June, 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Asante layoff warning sparks nurse criticism

Members of the Oregon Nurses Association say that instead of laying off 300 caregivers and spending money on other things, Asante leadership should look for alternatives at the southern Oregon health system

May 7
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OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital has a level 1 pediatric trauma center. | OHSU/CHRISTINE TORRES HICKS

OHSU financial strategy undermines ED care, nurses say

The two-year-old turnaround strategy for Oregon Health & Science University has helped boost the teaching hospital into the black. Some providers, however, contend the focus on accommodating certain types of patients is fueling disparities in care.

Apr 30

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PeaceHealth, local emergency room doctors headed for key hearing in ApolloMD case

The hospital system's move to find a new emergency room services provider —which followed years of tension over an executive's attempts to curb care— is going before a federal judge on April 27

Apr 23
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Oregon Health & Science University at night. | OHSU/CHRISTINE TORRES HICKS

Lawsuit threat from family medicine leader accuses OHSU of ‘toxic culture’

A nine-page letter from the attorney for Dr. Jennifer DeVoe details clashes with Dean Nate Selden over the university's commitment to primary care and over her receipt of a prestigious national award, while claiming retaliation and sexism in her demotion. University leaders say they handled everything appropriately.

Apr 21
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PeaceHealth workers picket on Oct. 11, 2023. | COURTESY OREGON FEDERATION OF NURSES AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

PeaceHealth settles NLRB labor charge

The federal agency found that the Vancouver hospital system’s statements during a 2023 strike amounted to unlawful threats to punish workers who engaged in protected union activities

Apr 16
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