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A group of Oregon hospitals' claims of neglected patients and failure to provide adequate care can plausibly be said to 'shock the conscience,' according to a federal judge's ruling this week — contrary to state efforts to downplay the plight of people stuck in hospitals not designed for their care.
Hospitals' case accusing Oregon Health Authority of constitutional violations survives challenge
A federal judge found that the hospitals' claims of neglected patients and failure to provide adequate care can plausibly be said to 'shock the conscience,' contrary to state efforts to downplay the p...
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December 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A group of Oregon hospitals' claims of neglected patients and failure to provide adequate care can plausibly be said to 'shock the conscience,' according to a federal judge's ruling this week — contrary to state efforts to downplay the plight of people stuck in hospitals not designed for their care.
The Oregon Nurses Association is accusing Legacy Emanuel Medical Center of breaking patient privacy laws by failing to rein in federal immigration agents who are roaming the halls and taking some patients away before their treatment is completed. Legacy has yet to respond as of publication.
Oregon nurses union accuses Legacy Emanuel of allowing ICE agents to roam halls, halt treatment
The health system has not responded; the letter comes amid contract tensions as well as fear over Trump mass deportations push
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December 12, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The Oregon Nurses Association is accusing Legacy Emanuel Medical Center of breaking patient privacy laws by failing to rein in federal immigration agents who are roaming the halls and taking some patients away before their treatment is completed. Legacy has yet to respond as of publication.
Direct care and so-called "concierge" medical clinics have become a haven for doctors and providers seeking refuge from the corporatization of their industry. But now, corporations are buying up these businesses at an alarming rate.
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Corporations are moving fast into direct care and concierge medicine
Corporate ownership is growing in a care sector that had gained popularity as a haven from corporatized medicine, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University found
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December 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Direct care and so-called "concierge" medical clinics have become a haven for doctors and providers seeking refuge from the corporatization of their industry. But now, corporations are buying up these businesses at an alarming rate.
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Asante Health is reporting strong finances, and state reports claim Ashland was making money, but system leadership says that after a profitable 2024, the facility is now losing money. Only the emergency room and outpatient services will remain in operation.
Asante’s closure of birthing center, most of hospital in Ashland sparks concerns
Asante Health is reporting strong finances, and state reports claim Ashland was making money, but system leadership says that after a profitable 2024, the facility is now losing money. Only the emerge...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Asante Health is reporting strong finances, and state reports claim Ashland was making money, but system leadership says that after a profitable 2024, the facility is now losing money. Only the emergency room and outpatient services will remain in operation.
$1.4 million and counting: Penalties levied over delayed admissions to the Oregon State Hospital are mounting, even as local officials and providers protest changes to the system that they say will disadvantage many patients at the expense of those who are criminal defendants
Federal contempt fines over Oregon State Hospital top $1.4 million
Penalties levied over delayed admissions to the Oregon State Hospital are mounting, even as local officials and providers protest changes to the system that they say will disadvantage many patients at...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
$1.4 million and counting: Penalties levied over delayed admissions to the Oregon State Hospital are mounting, even as local officials and providers protest changes to the system that they say will disadvantage many patients at the expense of those who are criminal defendants
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Join us for the next Oregon Health Forum with Rep. Maxine Dexter, M.D., in an in-depth conversation about the health care turmoil in Washington, D.C., and what it means for Oregonians. @repdexteror.bsky.social
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December 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM
You won't want to miss this chat with Rep. Dexter, who represents Oregon's 3rd Congressional District, about health care.
Join us for the next Oregon Health Forum with Rep. Maxine Dexter, M.D., in an in-depth conversation about the health care turmoil in Washington, D.C., and what it means for Oregonians. @repdexteror.bsky.social
Registration ends tomorrow! The event is virtual, 4 pm, Tues., Dec. 2
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December 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Join us for the next Oregon Health Forum with Rep. Maxine Dexter, M.D., in an in-depth conversation about the health care turmoil in Washington, D.C., and what it means for Oregonians. @repdexteror.bsky.social
Registration ends tomorrow! The event is virtual, 4 pm, Tues., Dec. 2
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A state board tasked with reimagining Oregon’s health insurance system is closing in on its goal of crafting a universal health plan to cover everyone — something that most other industrialized countries already have, as well as Costa Rica, Cuba and Botswana. Read up at The Lund Report:
Board edges towards goal of a universal health plan for Oregon
Critics are wary of the group’s efforts, which have yet to flesh out finances or put a price tag on the change
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November 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A state board tasked with reimagining Oregon’s health insurance system is closing in on its goal of crafting a universal health plan to cover everyone — something that most other industrialized countries already have, as well as Costa Rica, Cuba and Botswana. Read up at The Lund Report:
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November 13, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Rever Grand, the high-profile disability services provider accused of fraud, has reached a plea deal with state prosecutors. Cases against its former owners will continue. www.thelundreport.org/content/disa...
Disability services company Rever Grand settles Oregon fraud charges
Under new ownership, the Grants Pass provider will pay $100 and hire an outside monitor
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October 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Rever Grand, the high-profile disability services provider accused of fraud, has reached a plea deal with state prosecutors. Cases against its former owners will continue. www.thelundreport.org/content/disa...
A month after the announcement of 56 layoffs at Oregon-based health insurer PacificSource, the company is laying off 300 more people — a sixth of its workforce. Reporter Mike Francis has the scoop: www.thelundreport.org/content/oreg...
Oregon's PacificSource laying off 300 people, about a sixth of its workforce
The Springfield-based insurer cites ‘significant financial pressures’ for the move
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October 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
A month after the announcement of 56 layoffs at Oregon-based health insurer PacificSource, the company is laying off 300 more people — a sixth of its workforce. Reporter Mike Francis has the scoop: www.thelundreport.org/content/oreg...
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October 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
🫶 Please join us in an event honoring the life and work of Lynn Knox, late board chair of @thelundreport.bsky.social & Oregon Health Forum
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“Beyond Federal Dollars: Securing a Healthier Life for Oregonians”
📅 10/27 | 3–5:30 PM | Castaway, Portland
⚖️ #SocialJustice #Forum
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“Beyond Federal Dollars: Securing a Healthier Life for Oregonians”
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Danielle Sobel, OPCA's Policy and Regulatory Affairs Senior Director, spoke with @thelundreport.bsky.social to comment on the effect of the state's targeted fund reduction on Oregon's network of community health centers: www.thelundreport.org/content/oreg...
Oregon primary care takeaway sparks doctors’ alarm
An overoptimistic budget projection by state health officials has led to a scramble to slash funding relied on by primary care providers. But critics say care for low-income children, mothers and othe...
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October 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Danielle Sobel, OPCA's Policy and Regulatory Affairs Senior Director, spoke with @thelundreport.bsky.social to comment on the effect of the state's targeted fund reduction on Oregon's network of community health centers: www.thelundreport.org/content/oreg...
The recent ICE protests include a tradition that has long been part of Portland’s history of demonstrations and civil disobedience: the mobilization of like-minded medics from a wide variety of backgrounds to provide frontline care to protesters injured on the streets.
Volunteer medics provide front-line care at Portland ICE protests
With even peaceful events leading to tear gas, pepper spray and projectiles, volunteer medics have mobilized to treat injuries ranging from the mild to the more severe
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October 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The recent ICE protests include a tradition that has long been part of Portland’s history of demonstrations and civil disobedience: the mobilization of like-minded medics from a wide variety of backgrounds to provide frontline care to protesters injured on the streets.
Trillium expected to take over care for 92,000 low-income PacificSource members in Lane County, after PacificSource told the state that its Oregon Health Plan rates were too low for it to renew its contract.
Trillium expected to take over care for 92,000 low-income PacificSource members in Lane County
Low state payments are prompting the change, and it remains to be seen how quickly Trillium can contract with enough providers to accommodate the new members
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October 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Trillium expected to take over care for 92,000 low-income PacificSource members in Lane County, after PacificSource told the state that its Oregon Health Plan rates were too low for it to renew its contract.
State officials and the Trump administration are wrestling over Oregonians' personal health data amid a federal immigration crackdown. Reporter @lynneterry.bsky.social has the latest: www.thelundreport.org/content/oreg...
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 to be used for the a...
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July 24, 2025 at 12:54 AM
State officials and the Trump administration are wrestling over Oregonians' personal health data amid a federal immigration crackdown. Reporter @lynneterry.bsky.social has the latest: www.thelundreport.org/content/oreg...
"My bags are packed": Another top leader from the Oregon State Hospital resigns, saying he’s not on board with top state officials’ plans to revamp the troubled psychiatric facility's operations.
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Another top Oregon State Hospital leader resigns
Dr. Ryan Bell, interim chief medical officer at the state’s major psychiatric institution, says he will leave at the end of the month, saying he’s not on board with top state officials’ plans to revam...
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July 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"My bags are packed": Another top leader from the Oregon State Hospital resigns, saying he’s not on board with top state officials’ plans to revamp the troubled psychiatric facility's operations.
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"My bags are packed" -- Joanne Zuhl has the latest turmoil at the Oregon State Hospital: interim top doc resigns citing disapproval of top state health officials' plans: www.thelundreport.org/content/anot...
Another top Oregon State Hospital leader resigns
Dr. Ryan Bell, interim chief medical officer at the state’s major psychiatric institution, says he will leave at the end of the month, saying he’s not on board with top state officials’ plans to revam...
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July 10, 2025 at 2:03 AM
"My bags are packed" -- Joanne Zuhl has the latest turmoil at the Oregon State Hospital: interim top doc resigns citing disapproval of top state health officials' plans: www.thelundreport.org/content/anot...
It's become a national trend: law firms suing employers over disappointing retirement plans. Now a Pennsylvania firm has filed a class-action lawsuit claiming that Portland’s Legacy Health mismanaged its retirement plan, while seeking unspecified “millions of dollars” in damages.
Legacy mismanaged retirement plan, new lawsuit claims
The class-action suit alleges the company made bad investments and inflated fees while the plan’s administrators profited — all at the expense of employees’ financial future
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July 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
It's become a national trend: law firms suing employers over disappointing retirement plans. Now a Pennsylvania firm has filed a class-action lawsuit claiming that Portland’s Legacy Health mismanaged its retirement plan, while seeking unspecified “millions of dollars” in damages.
200,000 people dropped from health care coverage, higher costs to individuals and providers, challenges to access in rural communities and job cuts — just a few of the things Oregonians can expect from the new Congressional budget.
Congressional megabill will slash Oregonians’ health coverage
The bill is expected to kick more than 200,000 Oregonians off of health insurance over time while hurting jobs and providers’ income. Many others will see their costs go up.
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July 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM
200,000 people dropped from health care coverage, higher costs to individuals and providers, challenges to access in rural communities and job cuts — just a few of the things Oregonians can expect from the new Congressional budget.
More than a year ago, The Lund Report, with the University of Oregon’s Catalyst Journalism Project and Oregon Public Broadcasting, exposed Oregon's failure to help young people avoid drug use, with devastating consequences. Now, the state is taking action.
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With two landmark bills, Oregon charts new course on youth drug prevention
After a decade of failing to equip vulnerable youth with tools to fight addiction pressures, state officials must now craft a statewide strategy for prevention, treatment and recovery for Oregonians u...
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July 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM
More than a year ago, The Lund Report, with the University of Oregon’s Catalyst Journalism Project and Oregon Public Broadcasting, exposed Oregon's failure to help young people avoid drug use, with devastating consequences. Now, the state is taking action.
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Measles has arrived in Oregon, and state health officials are cautioning travelers and others who may have come in contact with the highly contagious virus. Read up on the state's notice and what to look out for at The Lund Report.
Adult sickened with measles in Portland area after travel abroad
Officials say the case is not related to hundreds of others who’ve been sickened by measles this year, most of them unvaccinated.
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June 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Measles has arrived in Oregon, and state health officials are cautioning travelers and others who may have come in contact with the highly contagious virus. Read up on the state's notice and what to look out for at The Lund Report.