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Salem Health merger talks trigger concerns over insurance coverage
6+ hour, 3+ min ago (1136+ words) Health insurance coverage for services at local hospitals pursuing a merger has emerged as a top concern as executives for Salem Health and Santiam Hospital & Clinics spell out their plans. The Salem and Stayton operations are seeking state approval to…...
Oregon Health Plan to remain in network at Salem Health in 2026
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (250+ words) PacificSource will remain in'network at all Salem Health facilities in 2026, ensuring uninterrupted access to care," Wood said in an email to Salem Reporter. The news comes just over a month after Medicaid recipients were informed in a letter from the…...
COLUMN: 8 Medicare rules that might surprise you
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (522+ words) Comedy aficionados know John Oliver, a Brit who has shown he can make almost anything funny. In one routine he speaks to how confusing Medicare can be for people 65 and older, although he then jokes that many things " an Apple…...