Providence Provider Update News Team

Patients may have received a letter from Cigna about their ability to see a Providence provider or get Providence services at in-network rates. See an update from William Olson and Ben LeBlanc.

Our security team wants to alert you to an organized group of thieves targeting hospitals and clinics, to steal caregivers’ badges and credit cards. See five ways to protect yourself and others from t

Caregiver masks are now highly recommended for most patient-facing encounters in hospitals and clinics. Learn more about our infection prevention strategies effective May 11.

The federal requirement takes effect June 27 for one-time training on treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.

As of May 11, patients enrolled in original Medicare will need a three-midnight inpatient stay before discharging to a skilled nursing facility.

Providence ended visitor restrictions for most hospital patients on Monday, May 1. Learn about restrictions for some patients and review guidance for visitors.

The latest Epic upgrade went live on Sunday, April 16. See some of the highlights.

See our first two projects to be awarded innovation grants from the Institute for Human Caring, and how you or your team can apply for the next round by June 15.

We now have new details on our new masking requirements that begin April 3. Read on for answers to common questions, signs, and information to share with patients and visitors.

As we prioritize protecting vulnerable patients, Providence Oregon will continue requiring masks for patient-facing encounters in hospitals and clinics. See what will change on April 3.

The Oregon Medical Board has received reports of phone scammers impersonating Board investigators. There have been other reports of callers impersonating law enforcement officers or DEA agents.

If you have orders saved on a preference list in Epic, you will need to update the preference list.

Lyn will serve as Oregon’s executive leader for digestive health, in addition to her current duties as executive director for Providence Cancer Institute in Oregon.

Brad Geiger has accepted the newly created role of executive director of specialty clinics. He’ll work with Dr. Dan Oseran, who is continuing as the specialty clinics’ chief medical officer.

Jennifer Gentry and William Olson explain how we’re advocating to support both our valued caregivers and our community.

Ambulatory Rheumatology teams encouraged to learn the new tools and workflows designed to help ease your way.

On Wednesday, Feb. 1, CDC issued a healthy advisory on the outbreak of extensively drug-resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa associated with artificial tears. See a summary of recent updates, along with p