1+ hour, 43+ min ago  (1142+ words) Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon leaders say a proposed merger between Salem Health and Santiam Hospital & Clinics would reduce competition, raise costs for patients and endanger healthcare access in the mid-Willamette Valley. The insurer's claims came in a…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (579+ words) Oregonians who bought health insurance for 2026 through the state's online marketplace on average paid 56% more than last year, with many shifting to lower-benefit plans to avoid higher premiums. Overall, 21, 000 fewer people in Oregon enrolled in health insurance for 2026 through the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (555+ words) Providence Health Plan, one of Oregon's largest health insurers, is looking for a new owner. A top company executive announced the news on Wednesday, March 18, to Providence staff, saying that'the market'has made it difficult for regional insurance companies to survive....

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (558+ words) Don't leave any money on the table," goes the adage, meaning don't overlook benefits to which you may be entitled. This information might not apply to you, but it may apply to a family member, friend or acquaintance for whom…...

2+ mon, 1+ day 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…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (250+ words) Pacific Source 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…...

4+ mon, 2+ 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…...