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After blasting the state's ruling, the Oregon Nurses Association says the state needs to tighten conditions on the deal between Providence Home Health and Hospice and Compassus, a for-profit Tennessee-based company partly owned by a private equity firm.

Nurses blast state approval of Providence spinoff of home health and hospice to for-profit | The Lund Report The Oregon Nurses Association said the state needs to tighten conditions on the deal between Providence Home Health and Hospice and Compassus, a for-profit Tennessee-based company partly owned by a private equity firm

Having worked to get a jump on a looming January deadline to verify new Medicaid work requirements, Oregon now faces a major setback in adjusting to new rules released by the feds this week. A group of governors led by Governor Tina Kotek is calling for more time.

Oregon health officials scramble to meet deadline on Medicaid work rules | The Lund Report Having worked to get a jump on the January deadline, Oregon now faces a major setback in adjusting to new rules released this week. A group of governors led by Kotek is calling for more time

Mentally ill defendants charged with lower-level crimes won’t be admitted to the Oregon State Hospital anymore under a new federal ruling intended to reduce civil rights violations.

Judge’s curb on admissions should reduce state hospital contempt fines | The Lund Report Mentally ill defendants charged with lower-level crimes won’t be admitted to the state psychiatric institution anymore under a new federal ruling intended to reduce civil rights violations

A Florida-based nonprofit, Chapters Health, wants to acquire Housecall Providers, the home health and hospice provider, from CareOregon. But the deal requires state approval at a time when the sectors in which it operates are under growing scrutiny.

Florida-based bid to take over Housecall Providers under state review | The Lund Report Years of losses by the home health and hospice provider had become too much for CareOregon, its nonprofit parent, to offset

Maternity wards struggling to stay open in Oregon’s rural communities are set to receive $37.5 million in one-time funding to prop up services in regions with few other options.

Oregon gets federal boost to help stabilize maternity care in rural areas | The Lund Report With federal approval and matching funds, the state will begin distributing millions in one-time money to prevent future closures in communities short on services

The powerful Oregon Nurses Association has gained 620 new members at Providence since January as new contract talks with the health system loom next year. Mixed results from a strike last year — Oregon's largest ever— could spell tensions ahead with the state's largest operator of hospitals.

Oregon nurses union continues to boost membership, clout | The Lund Report The powerful union has gained 620 new members at Providence since January as new contract talks with the health system loom next year. Mixed results from a strike last year — Oregon's largest ever— could spell tensions ahead with the state's largest operator of hospitals.

Small Doses: Oregon’s top health official calls for postpartum care reform, Multnomah County hosts a free shredding event to thwart Medicare fraud, and the owner of an Oregon for-profit hospital makes the move to nonprofit.

Small Doses: Oregon’s top health official calls for postpartum care reform | The Lund Report Also, Multnomah County hosts a free shredding event to thwart Medicare fraud, and the owner of an Oregon for-profit hospital makes the move to nonprofit

As organizations gear up for next year, youths are lending their voice to behavioral health advocacy, calling for safe spaces, better access to care, and adults who listen. Our Children Oregon

What young Oregonians want adults to know about their mental health | The Lund Report As organizations gear up for next year, youths are lending their voice to behavioral health advocacy, calling for safe spaces, better access to care, and adults who listen

PacificSource Health Plans, the Oregon-based health insurer, is pulling out of Montana and leaving the individual market while cutting staff.

PacificSource layoffs coming as insurer leaves Montana, individual market | The Lund Report Four top executives were among the first to be laid off this week, and more cuts are coming as the Oregon-based insurer continues to retrench

Providence Health & Services - Oregon Region, a major Catholic hospital and clinic system based in Washington, has been a significant player in health insurance in Oregon, and its plan is based in Portland. With its departure from the commercial insurance market, Oregonians will be hit hardest.

As Providence leaves the insurance business, Oregonians will feel effects | The Lund Report Providence, a major Catholic hospital and clinic system based in Washington, has been a significant player in health insurance in Oregon, and its plan is based in Portland