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Tenth lawsuit claims Oregon lab’s testing caused women harm from unneeded chemotherapy

The 10 women who’ve sued Salem-based Pacific Pathology say inaccurate tests led to false diagnoses, grueling treatment and permanent injuries — and the firm is contesting their claims in court

Sep 17, 2024

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

Asante Rogue sued for $303 million over claims that fentanyl swaps infected patients

The new lawsuit on behalf of 18 patients — half of them now deceased — represents the latest challenge for a health system that struggled financially before this year

Sep 4, 2024
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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

State seeks input on Columbia Gorge hospital, Gentiva hospice care

Well after the purchases of Mid-Columbia Medical Center and Kindred Hospice by Adventist Health and a private equity firm, respectively, officials want to know how they are doing

Aug 29, 2024
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Feds question safety at Oregon State Hospital yet again after patient overdose

The latest in a string of reports questioning the Oregon Health Authority's management of the state's secure psychiatric hospital suggests smuggled fentanyl killed a patient in May

Aug 26, 2024

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Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay. | COURTESY BAY AREA HOSPITAL.

Eight health systems want to operate Oregon's largest coastal hospital in Coos Bay

Bay Area Hospital leaders say they have at least eight outside hospital operators, including some high-profile in-state ones, that want to enter into an agreement to operate the 172-bed facility. But staff, providers and community members have mixed feelings, a new survey shows.

Aug 20, 2024
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A cot and medical supplies fill an ambulance. | PHOTO COPYRIGHT: PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP/ANNA DEL SAVIO (USED WITH PERMISSION)

Harney County Health District sued for $1 million

Suit claims ambulance did not follow directions from the patient's family, instead using GPS and causing a 2-hour delay

Aug 15, 2024
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Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford in June, 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Medford nurse accused of fentanyl swap battles in civil, criminal courts

Former Asante Health nurse Dani Marie Schofield is mounting a vigorous defense after being indicted for allegedly giving 44 patients tap water instead of painkiller

Aug 13, 2024
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DEER RIDGE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION./PHOTO COURTESY OF PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP

State prison docs waited three years before fixing broken wrist, suit says

Federal lawsuit accuses the Oregon Department of Corrections of a consistent practice of denying or delaying care to people in custody, saying that “slow-playing” care causes “unnecessary pain and suffering” in violation of the U.S. Constitution

Aug 8, 2024
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An AMR ambulance at Legacy Health Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland, Ore., on July 30, 2023. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Multnomah County to forgive $7 million in fines if AMR improves response times

Officials will relax paramedic staffing requirements in return for the private equity—owned firm's agreement to deploy more ambulances and stop violating response-time requirements

Aug 1, 2024
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The Oregon Health Authority in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Oregon’s landmark evidence-based coverage program is going away, but what’s next is unclear

For three decades the state has used public meetings and research to decide what services are covered under the Oregon Health Plan. Officials are deciding how to reorganize the program, but little has been shared publicly about their plans.

Jul 30, 2024
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