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Continued challenges at Legacy trigger drop in financial health grade

A prominent bond ratings agency says that despite some improvements Legacy needs to curb its worrisome loss of reserves. The system cites low government reimbursements and high costs for charity care and labor
September 2, 2025
 
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The emergency department at Legacy Good Samaritan hospital in Portland on July 30, 2023. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

A prominent bond rating agency has downgraded its financial rating for Legacy Health, citing the Portland-based hospital network’s persis