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WEBPrices of care are going up statewide— inpatient hospital care in Portland grew 24% from 2012 to 2016 Oregon hospitals have doubled the average profit margin over the last 10 …

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Hospital Charges: Expensive, Confusing, & Inconsistent

WEBEach year, thousands of Oregonians avoid or limit their health care options due to high costs, and ever-increasing numbers of people are taking on medical debt. …

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Affordable care — Act Now For a Healthy Oregon

WEBWe need to ensure that community benefit investments are spent meeting the health care needs of Oregon communities. Act Now for a Healthy Oregon is a campaign of SEIU …

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News + Reports — Act Now For a Healthy Oregon

WEBIt’s time to hold hospitals accountable and create a health care system that works: for our families and our communities. Read reports and stories about our work to support better …

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OHSU researcher unlocks clues to Oregon's high health care prices

WEBOregon families need quality, affordable health care to stay healthy. Yet even with health coverage, many still struggle with medical bills they can’t afford. “Getting a …

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Hospital Community Benefits in Oregon: Our Hospital, Our Benefit

WEBNonprofit hospitals are tax-exempt and federal law requires that they provide community benefits and promote health among communities of need. So as revenue …

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Our Priorities — Act Now For a Healthy Oregon

WEBSince the passage of the Affordable Care Act, Oregon has made good progress toward ensuring everyone can access healthcare when they need it. But in spite of this …

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About — Act Now For a Healthy Oregon

WEBIn Oregon, we are committed to providing quality health care that people can afford. And we rely on our health systems to deliver on this promise by putting patient care first.

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Take Action — Act Now For a Healthy Oregon

WEBWe’re shining a light on what’s broken with our healthcare system. From unaffordable medical bills and unsafe staffing to low wages and inadequate benefits—tell us how …

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Good jobs — Act Now For a Healthy Oregon

WEB“3,200 hospital workers rely on the Oregon Health Plan for health care. ”

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SEIU Local 49 Issues Statement on Committee Hearing on Health …

WEBToday, the House Interim Committee on Health Care heard invited testimony from Oregon Health Authority Director Pat Allen regarding SB 889 …

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Providence Health System among wealthiest hospitals raking in …

WEBThis is a challenging and unprecedented time for Oregon. The widespread needs of our communities are growing more acute every day. At the same time, …

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SHORTCHANGED: How hospital financial assistance practices and …

WEBOregon hospital patients are suffering under the weight of medial debt that they may not have owed. In exchange for generous tax breaks, nonprofit hospitals are …

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Do all healthcare jobs provide a pathway to the American Dream

WEBThe health care industry is one of Oregon’s largest with a significant percentage of private sector jobs. With such a large economic footprint, the decisions …

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New Page — Act Now For a Healthy Oregon

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Oregon passes landmark legislation expanding charity care to …

WEBIn Oregon’s 2019 State Legislative Session, lawmakers passed House Bill 3076 . The bill takes huge steps forward in ensuring that nonprofit hospitals provide a …

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CareOregon abandons deal with Providence amid deep concerns …

WEBFollowing mounting pressure from lawmakers and leading advocates in Oregon — including ACLU of Oregon, Cascade AIDS Project and Prism Health, …

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In the Red for a Hospital Bed: Medical Debt & Household …

WEBIn Oregon, we are committed to ensuring that every family has the quality health care they need to stay healthy. But for too many, getting care when they need it …

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Bigger, Not Better: The High Cost of Healthcare Consolidation

WEBThe financial pressures brought on by COVID-19 are expected to increase the pace of healthcare mergers, acquisitions and other partnerships. Troublingly, evidence …

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