healthcare
Lawsuits, entitlement costs threaten health care, former CEO says
Mike Schwab, former CEO of the Portland Clinic, outlines two problems with the U.S. health care system.
The Sound of White Noise
Political uncertainty has yet to translate into market uncertainty.
On the scene: What the U.S. can learn from other countries about health care
A Portland City Club panel discusses pros and cons of international health care models.
Consolidated Health
Health care consolidation is everywhere in the Pacific Northwest. Legacy Health has formed an affiliation with Silverton Health System, former Southwest Washington Medical Center became part of the PeaceHealth organization and Providence Health & Services and OHSU have expanded their market footprints via acquisition, merger and partnerships. OB is working on a story about health care consolidation; in the meantime, we asked readers to weigh in on the issue. Reader sentiment is leaning negative; post consolidation, costs will go up, and quality will go down.
Portland Business Alliance to honor executive and company for support of women in the workplace
Vanessa Sturgeon and Miller Nash LLP were selected as leaders in encouraging female advancement.