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Pictured: Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center in Hillsboro. Hospitals have been at or near capacity for several months./Photo copyright: Pamplin Media Group (used with permission).

Even Without COVID Surge, Oregon Hospitals Nearly Full

Low capacity and staffing shortages create long wait times for hospital beds.

Jul 30, 2022
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Dr. Jeff Absalon, the health system’s chief physician executive, discussed layoffs Wednesday, May 18, in a Zoom press conference./The Lund Report

Citing Financial Losses, St. Charles Health System Lays Off Staff

Central Oregon provider will lay off 105 non-clinical employees but says services will be maintained.

May 18, 2022
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Oregon Hospitals End 2020 In The Black

A state report says the average hospital operating profit for 2020 was 3.3%, thanks in part to a boost from CARES Act money.

May 17, 2021
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Most Oregon Hospitals Didn’t Need 2020 Bailout: They Had The Stock Market

New financial filings show that many enjoyed handsome returns from their bond and stock portfolios.

Apr 19, 2021

Hospitals Face Tough Choices: Cut, Dive Into Reserves Or Seek Partnerships

May 22, 2020
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OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital has a level 1 pediatric trauma center. | OHSU/CHRISTINE TORRES HICKS

Patients, Revenues Starting To Return To OHSU Amid Losses

May 21, 2020
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Salem Health Salem Hospital. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Hospitals Cut Pay, Hours In Response To Plunging Revenues

May 12, 2020
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Hospital Profits Remain Strong, While Charity Care Levels Drop

Legislators intend to look at the financial status of nonprofit hospitals in 2017, given their heightened financial performance and continued decline in charity care.

Nov 2, 2016
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Hospital Finances Flashback: Oregon’s Hospital Districts Face Mounting Pressures

Public-owned hospitals such as Bay Area, Blue Mountain, Coquille Valley, Curry General, Harney District, Lake District, Lower Umpqua, Pioneer Memorial, Southern Coos and Wallowa Memorial struggle to remain independent.

Aug 26, 2015

Hospital Finances: A Look Inside Adventist Health, Catholic Health Initiatives, CHE Trinity Health

These hospital systems have a relatively small presence in Oregon compared to their national expansion, yet are a major force in the state’s economy

May 7, 2014
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