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An ambulance pulls into the entrance driveway for Oregon Health & Science University's emergency department on Wed., Oct. 27, 2021. | OHSU/CHRISTINE TORRES HICKS

Consumer groups raise concerns about proposed OHSU-Legacy merger

OSPIRG, Oregon Consumer Justice and Health Care for All Oregon say that the deal is likely to raise prices and hurt consumers if approved without stronger protections dictated by state officials. The university says it's addressed the concerns already in its application.
Jan 23, 2025
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A sign directs people to the emergency department outside Legacy Emanuel hospital.
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland. | COPYRIGHT PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP (USED WITH PERMISSION)

Legacy Health touts stable financial rating

S&P Global, following a similar review by Moody's in December, highlights Legacy's "strategic and operational initiatives" that should improve operating performance. Legacy seeks to merge with OHSU.
Apr 15, 2025
OHSU Elnahal, U.S. Sens. Wyden, Merkley and U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter
Right to left: U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter talks with Portland-area health care providers about Medicaid changes coming to Oregon as U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, and OHSU President Shereef Elnahal look on. | JOANNE ZUHL/THE LUND REPORT

Federal law looms for Oregonians’ health coverage

Concerns are rising across Oregon as the potential impacts of the Republican-driven law passed in July sink in. Medicaid cuts and other changes expected to start in 2027 could affect access to care for hundreds of thousands of Oregonians.
Aug 26, 2025
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