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The closure of Legacy's Mount Hood birth center was marked with a vigil on March 17, 2023. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Legacy reverses course on closure of Gresham birth center

Facing scrutiny from health officials, Legacy signaled it is assembling doctors in staff to reopen the maternity center within 90 days

Apr 12, 2023
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Panel: Should Oregon heed lessons from health systems abroad?

Oregon Health Forum is hosting a virtual discussion that contrasts other countries’ health systems with Oregon’s

Apr 11, 2023

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Beset by unique, severe financial woes, Coos Bay hospital struggles forward

The Oregon Coast’s largest hospital aims to gradually emerge from heavy debt, deep operating losses

Apr 11, 2023
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Lawmakers consider revising Oregon’s health care cost-growth target

Inflation, the pandemic as well as labor and pharmaceutical costs cast doubt on the feasibility of the state’s cap on health care expenses

Apr 4, 2023
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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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Oregon universal health insurance proposal draws praise, fire

Bill would task a new board to craft a single health plan covering all 4 million Oregonians

Mar 21, 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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Metro West appeals Washington County ambulance contract award to AMR

Local ambulance company questions American Medical Response’s claim of consistently complying with contracts across the country

Mar 2, 2023
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Kevin Heinrich, a licensed practical nurse, at a workstation at Mirabella Portland’s skilled nursing facility on Feb. 13, 2023. Nurses and other health care workers have become increasingly hard to find after the pandemic. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT