MultiCare, Samaritan Approve Affiliation to Boost Care in the Pacific Northwest
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Samaritan Health Services and MultiCare Health System have approved an affiliation aimed at enhancing community-based healthcare across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, with completion expected by mid-2026. This partnership is set to improve healthcare quality, affordability, and health equity by modernizing facilities, expanding care services, and integrating MultiCare’s behavioral health network into Samaritan’s area. Importantly, MultiCare plans to invest significantly in new technologies and telehealth capabilities to meet the growing healthcare demands of the region. The collaboration underscores a commitment to maintaining nonprofit governance while securing sustainable healthcare access locally.
