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Samaritan Health’s survival lies in cutting costs, raising revenues, consultants say

After notifying bankers earlier this year that it would fail to meet its debt obligations, Samaritan considered finding a partner to stabilize finances. But an analysis suggests that won't be necessary.

Jul 29, 2025
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Oregon’s ‘disorganized’ prison health system needs major overhaul, analysts say

The Department of Corrections hired Falcon to assess its health care system after a whistleblower complaint and an independent investigation revealed serious problems, including delays in lifesaving care

Jul 29, 2025
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Diane Lund-Muzikant at her home in February 2023. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Reflections on the life of Diane Lund-Muzikant

A life-time of journalism earned Diane honors and accolades from many, including the National Federation of Press Women, who were to honor her for her achievements this fall

Jul 28, 2025

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Diane Lund-Muzikant at her home in February 2023. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Diane Lund-Muzikant, a pioneer in health care reporting and founder of The Lund Report, has died

Lund-Muzikant passed away Saturday, leaving behind a legacy of watchdog journalism that has changed the way Oregonians understand health care and the powerful industry behind it

Jul 28, 2025

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Long COVID may be more common than we think, Oregon study finds

Whether your case felt mild has nothing to do with how severe the long-term effects may be, researchers found based on a study of monkeys infected with the Delta variant

Jul 24, 2025
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Trump crackdown on immigrants takes toll on Oregon providers, patients

The administration seeks extensive, personal details about immigrants receiving health care benefits in Oregon to be used to track them down

Jul 24, 2025
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Oregon won't meet Trump administration deadline for immigrants’ personal health data

The Lund Report has learned that state officials don’t expect to meet a July 30 deadline for detailed information about Oregon Health Plan patients and enrollees that would likely be used for the administration's immigration crackdown

Jul 23, 2025
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New suit claims Legacy website and patient portal violated users’ privacy

The health system won’t comment on the suit. It’s one of dozens that have targeted website trackers that subject people to ads based on their health conditions

Jul 22, 2025
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Oregon plague case transmitted by a cat sparks federal alert

The disease was caught early and the man received antibiotics and lived, though his cat died. Now federal public health officials want people to be aware.

Jul 22, 2025
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Rayfield joins suit challenging Trump health insurance rule

New federal rules will affect people who buy their own coverage but are not on Medicare, but attorneys from more than 20 state governments contend they will harm patients — including provisions affecting gender-affirming care

Jul 17, 2025