OPB’s First Look: Blocking healthcare deals

A unique Oregon law allows it to block healthcare deals. The state hasn't used it.

The Emergency room at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland. Of nine healthcare deals for which Oregon regulators have done follow-up reviews, at least three had outcomes the 2021 law was meant to forestall, ProPublica’s examination of state records found. The proposed merger of Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health, two major Portland-area hospital systems, was withdrawn following deeper review by the state. (Photo by Lynne T…

OPB’s First Look: Blocking healthcare deals

Subscribe to OPB’s First Look to receive Northwest news in your inbox six days a week.Good morning, Northwest.Oregon passed a law five years ago that was designed to give the state more power to restrict healthcare consolidation.The law has become a model for other states looking to limit disruptions to patient care sometimes brought on by mergers and acquisitions.OPB partner ProPublica reports that the law may not be as effective as some of its…

A unique Oregon law allows it to block healthcare deals. The state hasn’t used it. - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise

The Emergency room at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland. Of nine healthcare deals for which Oregon regulators have done follow-up reviews, at least three had outcomes the 2021 law was meant to forestall, ProPublica’s examination of state records found. The proposed merger of Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health, two major Portland-area hospital systems, was withdrawn following deeper review by the state. (Photo by Lynne T…

A unique Oregon law allows it to block healthcare deals. The state hasn’t used it. - The Mexico Ledger

The Emergency room at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland. Of nine healthcare deals for which Oregon regulators have done follow-up reviews, at least three had outcomes the 2021 law was meant to forestall, ProPublica’s examination of state records found. The proposed merger of Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health, two major Portland-area hospital systems, was withdrawn following deeper review by the state. (Photo by Lynne T…

A unique Oregon law allows it to block healthcare deals. The state hasn’t used it. - Seward Independent

The Emergency room at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland. Of nine healthcare deals for which Oregon regulators have done follow-up reviews, at least three had outcomes the 2021 law was meant to forestall, ProPublica’s examination of state records found. The proposed merger of Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health, two major Portland-area hospital systems, was withdrawn following deeper review by the state. (Photo by Lynne T…

A unique Oregon law allows it to block healthcare deals. The state hasn’t used it.

The Emergency room at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland. Of nine healthcare deals for which Oregon regulators have done follow-up reviews, at least three had outcomes the 2021 law was meant to forestall, ProPublica’s examination of state records found. The proposed merger of Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health, two major Portland-area hospital systems, was withdrawn following deeper review by the state. (Photo by Lynne T…