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Bill would tighten charity care rules for Oregon hospitals

Recent reports claim Oregon hospitals have hounded patients who should instead be offered help

Mar 22, 2023
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Legacy’s closure of the maternity unit at its Mount Hood Medical Center in Gresham, Ore., follows weeks of pushback and was marked with a candlelight vigil on March 17, 2023, outside the hospital that critics organized. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

State investigates Legacy’s Gresham maternity unit closure

The health system says the closure was safe, but it didn’t get prior Oregon Health Authority approval

Mar 21, 2023
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Activists on Feb. 13, 2023, protested the proposed closure of Mount Hood Family Birth Center in Gresham. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

State threatens ‘regulatory actions’ if Legacy closes Gresham hospital maternity unit without approval

Citing red ink, Legacy plans to push ahead with closure of the facility despite state concerns and newly introduced legislation

Mar 15, 2023
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OSPIRG wants state to clamp down on hospital profits from commercial patients

High rates for commercially insured patients drive up premiums, report says

Mar 14, 2023
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Nurses and health care workers at St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton. | COURTESY OREGON NURSES ASSOCIATION

Alleged wage theft from nurses at CommonSpirit hospitals in Oregon sparks lawsuit

Union members say underpayments at Mercy Medical in Roseburg and St. Anthony in Pendleton followed a ransomware attack

Mar 9, 2023
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Activists on Feb. 13, 2023, protested the proposed closure of Mount Hood Family Birth Center in Gresham. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Legacy Health sticks to tight timeline for closing Mount Hood birth center

Legacy indicates it may start diverting ambulances from Mount Hood birth center in just 10 days despite the state’s warning of potential sanctions

Mar 7, 2023
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Activists on Feb. 13, 2023, protested the proposed closure of Mount Hood Family Birth Center in Gresham. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Legacy Health still needs approval to shutter a Gresham birth center on March 17

Records show a quick approval is possible, but Legacy’s plan differs from an earlier one the Oregon Health Authority approved

Mar 2, 2023
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Despite massive investment portfolios, Oregon hospitals say they need the Legislature’s help

High-stakes legislation to address low staffing and spiraling labor costs have put hospital finances in the spotlight

Feb 23, 2023
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Activists on Feb. 13, 2023, protested the proposed closure of Mount Hood Family Birth Center in Gresham. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Multnomah County leaders say closure of Legacy birth center would boost disparities

County commissioners join a chorus of voices pressing Legacy to keep open a labor and delivery facility that serves east county

Feb 20, 2023
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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

Critics, backers emerge on Adventist plan to absorb Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Adventist Health’s proposal to absorb the financially strapped Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles has sparked numerous comments, including fierce support and opposition.

Feb 16, 2023
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