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Samaritan Health Services president and chief executive officer Marty Cahill explains a proposed merger with MultiCare Health System to a Lincoln City audience in November. | QUINTON SMITH | THE LINCOLN CHRONICLE

State launches review of MultiCare’s proposed acquisition of Samaritan Health

Proposed transaction would pump money into Corvallis-based hospital system while moving control and ultimate decision-making authority out of state

Feb 12
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Bill to curb immigration enforcement at hospitals sparks mixed response

With hospitals and safety net clinics opposing the legislation, Sen. WInsvey Campos said she is trying to find a compromise as providers say patients are losing access to needed care. Hospitals had been off-limits to ICE activity until the Trump administration killed that policy last year.

Feb 5
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The OHSU Knight Cancer Research Building in 2023. | COURTESY/CHRISTINE TORRES HICKS OF OHSU

Small Doses: OHSU cancer spinoff gets new leader

Also, State hospital fines hit new high, Oregon treatment provider pays $25k over data breach

Feb 5
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Providence Milwaukie Hospital. | PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES

Providence has no ‘active’ plans to sell in Oregon

The state’s largest hospital provider is considering repurposing or selling off hospitals across its seven-state footprint, but for now, there are no such plans underway in Oregon

Feb 3
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Oregon Health & Science University | MICHAEL MCDERMOTT/OHSU

Furor grows over OHSU doctor’s demotion

Oregon Health & Science University is facing a revolt after removing Dr. Jennifer DeVoe, a national expert on the value of primary care, from her post

Jan 20
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Small Doses: Union workers approve contract with OHSU, avert strike

Also: Cascade Aids Project names a new chief executive officer. Oregon’s homelessness figures now exceed 27,000

Jan 20
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Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Ore. | ERIK NEUMANN/JPR

Asante faces criticism as it shutters maternity and inpatient services in Ashland

The financially successful nonprofit hospital system hasn’t been answering the community’s questions, says state Rep. Pam Marsh. Public records show hospital leaders considered ‘other options’ late last year before deciding on closure.

Jan 15

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Former Asante nurse sues health care system, alleging discrimination and retaliation

In a ruling, the Bureau of Labor and Industries finds that Asante retaliated against the critical care nurse after he filed complaints

Jan 6
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Legacy providers and supporters on the strike line at Legacy Emanuel | COURTESY OF OREGON NURSES ASSOCIATION

Striking Legacy providers reject tentative agreement

The walkout by more than 130 nurse practitioners, physician associates and clinical nurse specialists will continue after a negotiated compromise failed to win their support

Dec 29, 2025
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Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay. | COURTESY BAY AREA HOSPITAL.

Beleaguered Bay Area Hospital cries foul as neighboring public hospital invades territory

Public hospitals aren’t supposed to encroach, but Coquille Valley’s nonprofit arm has opened a clinic in Coos Bay, sparking litigation that’s already getting nasty. One state senator says the dispute could spread to the Legislature.

Dec 16, 2025
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