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Hospital Competition Heats Up in Southwest Washington

Portland-area hospitals eye an opportunity as the rush begins to further expand

January 21, 2010 -- Southwest Washington could become the next hotbed of competition among healthcare providers vying to gain a stronghold. Read More >>

Health Reform Needs to Focus on Controlling Costs

Any reform needs to tackle hospitals and specialty care, says Providence CEO

January 14, 2010 -- Despite pronouncements by Congress, reforming the health insurance industry won’t curb escalating costs unless politicians confront the provider delivery system, according to Jack Friedman, CEO of Providence Health Plans. Read More >>

Regence Denied Motion to Suspend PEBB Ruling

State employees currently insured by Regence will switch to Providence plans starting in October

September 14, 2009 -- With just two weeks before state employees can change their health plan provider, circumstances remain unchanged in the decision by the Public Employees Benefit Board to strip Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon as one of their options. Read More >>

Regence Heads to Court in September

A lawsuit against the state for stripping lucrative state employee contract will get its day in court

August 7, 2009 -- Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon will have its day in court on Sept. 3. That’s when Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Alisha Fuchs will hear its case and also decide whether to move the venue to Marion County, which is being requested by the state. Originally, the court date had been set for Sept. 12. Read More >>

Regence Sues Over Losing State Employee Contract

Regence refutes that Providence earns better marks

July 31, 2009 -- Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon refuses to accept defeat. The insurance giant has filed a lawsuit against the state of Oregon after losing a multi-million dollar contract to its competitor, Providence Health Plans. Read More >>

Providence Financials Strong, Hiring Freeze Continues

Net income exceeds projections this year by $25 million, but the hospital system remains cautious

June 5, 2009 -- Despite the economic turndown, Providence’s financial position is extremely strong, evidenced by a memo sent to its employees recently by Russ Danielson, chief executive, and Terry Smith, chief operating officer, obtained by The Lund Report.

Providence Takeover Brings Change to Willamette Falls

Physicians will no longer perform tubal ligations unless medically necessary

May 28, 2009 -- A huge pot of money awaits Willamette Falls Hospital when it aligns with Providence Health & Services -- $55 million – for a new patient tower, recruiting physicians and expanding oncology and cardiology services. The hospital’s foundation will also receive a $3.5 million donation. Read More >>

Bart McMullan Appeals to PEBB

The Regence president contends it's a better fit than Providence for public employees

May 21, 2009 -- After losing a multi-million dollar contract it’s held for over 20 years, Regence BlueCross BlueShield is fighting back. It’s trying to persuade officials that they made a serious mistake by choosing their competitor, Providence Health Plans, as the statewide PPO for 102,507 public employees and their dependents. Read More >>

Regence Threatens Lawsuit After Losing PEBB Contract

After losing its public employees contract to Providence, Regence protests the decision

May 12, 2009 -- The threat of a lawsuit hangs over the Public Employees Benefit Board after it rejected Regence BlueCross BlueShield's bid to provide health coverage to state employees. Providence Health Plans won the multi-million dollar contract by a 5-3 vote when the board met on April 21. Read More >>

Regence Loses Major Public Employee Contract

Regence, which has insured state employees for 20 years, acknowledges losing the heart of its business

April 23, 2009 -- Regence BlueCross BlueShield has suffered a major defeat, losing a statewide contract worth millions of dollars to Providence Health Plans. Read More >>

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