Salem Health is pushing back against claims that it’s attempting to monopolize cardiology care in the area by pressuring patients to switch providers and limiting referrals and access to information.
The health care provider filed a motion to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit followed by the Oregon Heart Center in September. In it, Salem Health argued that becoming more competitive is not grounds for an antitrust lawsuit, and that there’s plenty of competition in nearby cities.
Read more about the lawsuit in our story below.
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We will publish a guide to local retailers on Friday, Nov. 29. There is no cost for participation, but here’s what we need from your business:
Name, address, hours, phone, website
One gift item described + price – 3 sentences or so.
If possible, a photo of the gift.
Item should be in stock at your store
Gift certificates – do you offer them?
To have your item included, send an email to [email protected] by end of day Tuesday, Nov. 26.
So, Salem business owners, tell shoppers: What have you got?
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