April 19, 2013 -- Executives at Oregon’s largest hospitals and hospital networks saw their compensation climb in 2011 at double the rate of most American workers.
April 18, 2013 — In an effort to better coordinate heart care in the region, several local cardiologists, a physician’s assistant and nurse practitioner will join St. Charles Medical Group as of July 1.
March 18, 2013 — St. Charles Health System, Desert Orthopedics and The Center, have entered into a service line agreement that will provide greater collaboration between medical providers and streamline care for orthopedic patients in Central Oregon.
Bend, Ore. — Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded St. Charles Health System’s bond rating to A2 with a stable outlook from A3 with a positive outlook.
The upgrade means the health system will be able to borrow money for future capital projects at lower interest rates. Ultimately, it gives St. Charles access to more capital to improve its facilities and equipment, and provide the best care possible to the communities it serves.
May 1, 2012 -- The boards of directors for Mountain View Hospital District and St. Charles Health System are evaluating ways to deepen the relationship between the two organizations.
St. Charles has provided management services to Mountain View since 1998, which includes employing the CEO and CFO and providing leadership expertise to the board of directors. In addition, the two have an IT services agreement, a Home Health and Rehabilitation services agreement and a recent partnership that ensures general surgery
