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flag MultiCare Health System is joining with Oregon’s Samaritan Health Services in 2026 to improve healthcare access, preserving Samaritan’s independence.

flag Tacoma-based MultiCare Health System is affiliating with Corvallis’ Samaritan Health Services, marking MultiCare’s first expansion into Oregon. flag The partnership, expected to finalize in mid-2026 after regulatory approval, aims to enhance healthcare access in Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley and central coast by modernizing facilities, expanding care services, and strengthening behavioral health and telehealth offerings. flag Samaritan will retain its nonprofit status, local governance, and existing operations, with no immediate changes for patients, employees, or health plans. flag MultiCare will provide resources and expertise to support long-term stability and improved care delivery. flag The Oregon Nurses Association has called for regulatory scrutiny to ensure patient care remains protected.

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