Salem Health leader says Oregon needs to pay hospitals more for labor, delivery

Salem Health leaders are among a group of Oregon hospital executives asking the Legislature to put more money toward the Oregon Health Plan, saying they otherwise won’t be able to keep up with rising costs of providing medical care.

Salem Health CEO Cheryl Wolfe was among the speakers at a Wednesday press conference about legislative priorities for The Hospital Association of Oregon, which represents 61 hospitals in the state.

The group is asking legislators to…