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Salem Health-Santiam emergency merger request draws mixed feedback from Regence, lawmakers and patients
During a two-week public comment period, the Oregon Health Authority gathered almost 300 public responses from Oregon’s largest health insurer, local lawmakers, hospital employees and several patients weighing in on a recent emergency merger request.
Oregon Health Plan to remain in network at Salem Health in 2026
Salem Health and PacificSource reached a new contract agreement to cover patients on Medicaid, a Salem Health spokeswoman said Tuesday. The news comes a day before the existing contract was set to expire.
State approves Salem Health-Santiam merger
The Oregon Health Authority has granted a proposed merger between Salem Health and Santiam Hospital & Clinics, state officials said Friday. But the deal can’t close until Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield gives his sign off.
Grieving parents sue hospital saying staff handed them prescription slip to drive dead baby home in back seat
A Washington couple has filed a $10M lawsuit against Salem Health, claiming staff forced them to drive their deceased infant home across state lines in their backseat.
2 measles exposure sites identified at Salem health centers, Oregon officials say
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two Salem health centers were identified as the latest measles exposure sites in Oregon, officials said. The Oregon Health Authority and Marion County public health official…
Salem Health-Santiam Hospital merger needs public input, Oregon DOJ says
The Oregon Department of Justice is hosting a virtual forum for public input on the proposed merger between Salem Health and Santiam Hospital.
Dozens urge Rayfield to approve Santiam Hospital-Salem Health merger
Politicians, Salem Health and Santiam Hospital employees and others urged the Oregon Department of Justice to approve the hospital merger.
Washington couple sues Salem Health, alleges hospital sent them home with infant son’s body
A Washington couple is suing Salem Health, alleging the hospital system sent them home from the emergency room with their infant son’s body in their back seat.
Small Oregon hospital seeks emergency approval to merge with Salem Health, warns of insolvency
Santiam Hospital says it needs a quick merger with Salem Health to stay afloat.
PacificSource Medicaid patients warned they may lose coverage at Salem Health Jan. 1
As of Tuesday, PacificSource Community Solutions and Salem Health had not reached an agreement for in-network coverage for thousands of Salem Residents on the Oregon Health Plan for 2026. The parties announced earlier this week that they’d agreed on coverage for PacificSource patients with commercial insurance or Medicare.
Salem Health Cleared to Take Over Smaller Santiam System
Research shows prices often go up when health systems consolidate. But the parties say the deal with bolster their operations for the long haul.
Grieving parents sue hospital saying staff handed them prescription slip to drive dead baby home in back seat
A Washington couple has filed a $10M lawsuit against Salem Health, claiming staff forced them to drive their deceased infant home across state lines in their backseat.
Lawsuit: Parents claim Salem Hospital told them to drive dead infant home to Seattle
A Washington couple is suing Salem Health and an ER doctor, alleging staff told them to drive their infant son’s body home after he died, with minimal paperwork and guidance.
Oregon DOJ approves Salem Health, Santiam Hospital merger
The Oregon Department of Justice on Aug. 7 approved the merger between Salem Health and Santiam Hospital, paving the way for the systems to combine.
Oregon hospital made parents drive to Seattle with dead infant, suit says
A Washington couple is suing Salem Health for $10 million after they claimed they had to drive their son's body home after his death in the hospital.
Grieving parents sue hospital saying staff handed them prescription slip to drive dead baby home in back seat
A Washington couple has filed a $10M lawsuit against Salem Health, claiming staff forced them to drive their deceased infant home across state lines in their backseat.
Santiam Hospital CEO to retire two months after Salem Health merger
Santiam Hospital CEO Maggie Hudson is retiring Nov. 1, after 6 years leading the rural hospital. Her decision comes after the hospital’s merger with Salem Health.
Santiam Hospital and Clinics become part of Salem Health as merger is finalized
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics has finalized its merger with Santiam Hospital and Clinics, placing Santiam under the umbrella of the Salem Health System.
Oregon OK's takeover of Santiam Hospital by Salem Health
Salem Health has promised to invest millions into Santiam and expand maternity services, among other things. Santiam had enjoyed very healthy profits until recently as one of the few remaining Oregon independents, but its leadership said recent losses and looming IT costs jeopardized its ability to provide services.
Hospitals in Salem, Stayton announce they want to merge
Salem Health Hospitals and Santiam Hospital in Stayton announced on Jan. 19 they have signed an agreement to merge.
One year later, Salem Health now owns Santiam Hospital. How did it happen?
Salem Health and Santiam Hospital began combining their hospitals and clinics this week over a year after hospital leaders decided to pursue the merger. Here’s how it happened.
State justice department weighs in on Salem Health-Santiam deal
The Oregon Department of Justice is planning to host a public hearing on Aug. 5 to hear feedback from citizens, but that pushes the deal past the Aug. 1 deadline Santiam says it needs to remain solvent. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.