The 11-clinic chain’s ownership says financial struggles threaten quality of care, but critics want other options considered, saying the proposal would hurt patients
CareOregon leaders stood to win big, but a review said the public interest would suffer if the nonprofit merged with California-based SCAN Group. Proponents don't agree.
Legislation would curb the trend in which private equity investors, insurance conglomerates and retail chains are swallowing clinics and transferring power away from patients and their doctors, writes former Gov. John Kitzhaber
Feb 20
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The Oregon Capitol in Salem, Ore. on March 21, 2023.
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Oregon lawmakers considered more than 20 requirements on insurance coverage since 2021. A bill would create a panel tasked with answering how future mandates affect health care.
Feb 8
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Legacy Health Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland, Ore., on July 30, 2023.
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Despite recent investments of more than $1.5 billion into Oregon’s behavioral health system, the state falls far short of what it needs to meet demand for treatment, according to a new report
Citing concerns over patient care at the 11-clinic Oregon chain, Rep. Dan Rayfield — who is speaker of the House — wants more time for public comment and a more comprehensive state review
Jan 19
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Providence Portland Medical Center.
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CareOregon has grown rapidly and of late has drawn scrutiny for high profits. Though its leadership says its financial success may not last, critics don’t want control of the nonprofit’s $1 billion portfolio of cash and investments to leave Oregon