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Legacy Health Strikes Accord with Cardiologists

Legacy Health Strikes Accord with Cardiologists

Legacy hopes to become a regional leader in cardiac services, and provide the best care for its patients, according to Allyson Anderson.
August 17, 2011 -- Legacy Health System has entered into a clinical co-management agreement with two cardiology groups – Northwest Cardiovascular Institute and Pacific Heart Associates – to provide program development and leadership to its adult cardiovascular services. Read More >>
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Tuality Hospital Isn’t for Sale Yet

Tuality Hospital Isn’t for Sale Yet

But its president, Dick Stenson, isn’t ruling out an affiliation with a larger hospital system
February 23, 2011 -- Despite rumors to the contrary, Tuality Community Hospital has not entered into an agreement with Legacy Health System. Read More >>
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Legacy Health System Reduces Its Work Force

Legacy Health System Reduces Its Work Force

Robert Pallari, former CEO and president, received $5.5 million in compensation in 2008 after signing a non-compete agreement
February 3, 2011 – Legacy Health System is experiencing the impact of a down economy – lower patient volumes and higher than anticipated charity care – and has been forced to reduce its work force by 64 positions. Read More >>
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Legacy Emanuel Restructures its Housekeeping Staff to Reduce Costs

Legacy Emanuel Restructures its Housekeeping Staff to Reduce Costs

That could lead to an increase in infection rates, according to SEIU
January 26, 2011 -- SEIU along with the staff at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center are worried about the cleanliness of the hospital and, potentially, an increase in infection rates because of a plan to restructure its housekeeping staff.   Read More >>
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Legacy's New Child Hospital Rises in North Portland

Legacy's New Child Hospital Rises in North Portland

Emanuel's children's hospital will attract patients from many West Coast locations who need acute care unavailable in smaller communities
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October 18, 2010 -- The nine-story Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital slated to open in 2012 stands to be the centerpiece of a $242 million expansion that ranks among the costliest on the inner east side in decades. Read More >>
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Columbia Health District Keeps Trying to Build Hospital

Columbia Health District Keeps Trying to Build Hospital

On Sept. 20, state public health officials turned down its certificate of need for the second time
September 28, 2010 -- Refusing to take no for an answer, the Columbia Health District Board is asking the state to hold an informal hearing after its certificate of need for a 12-bed acute care hospital was denied on Sept. 20. Read More >>
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St. Helens Tries Again for Community Hospital

St. Helens Tries Again for Community Hospital

State will accept public comments until July 5 on the proposed $28.2 million facility
June 30, 2010 -- The Columbia Health District has submitted an amended certificate of need application to the Department of Human Services, in hopes of securing approval for the Columbia River Community Hospital, a 12-bed facility that would offer 24/7 emergency care and other services.
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"Quit Smoking" Programs Reduce Premiums

"Quit Smoking" Programs Reduce Premiums

How a new law requiring insurers to boost smoking cessation benefits is a win-win for everyone, that is, if they know about it
May 26, 2010 -- A months-old Oregon law that requires health insurers to offer benefits encouraging people to quit smoking could become one of the state's most cost-effective healthcare policies, at least in one doctor's opinion. Read More >>
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How Legacy Reduced Infections 40 Percent

How Legacy Reduced Infections 40 Percent

For the past two years, Legacy Health System has seriously reduced harm
May 12, 2010 -- When Jodi Joyce, vice president of quality and patient safety for Legacy Health System, testified before the House Health Care Committee in February, she delivered a startling fact. Read More >>
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LifeWise and Legacy Settle Differences

LifeWise and Legacy Settle Differences

No details are forthcoming about the multi-year contract between the hospital system and health insurer
May 12, 2010 – Following a series of protracted negotiations, LifeWise Health Plans has signed a multi-year agreement with Legacy Health System. Read More >>
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