New Book Helps Physician Leaders Protect Their Practices from Embezzlement and Financial Loss

The Embezzlement Epidemic

Healthcare finance and leadership expert Jill Arena urges physicians to view financial stewardship as an essential part of delivering quality healthcare.

"Physicians dedicate years to mastering medicine, yet few receive meaningful education in financial oversight or business leadership. The result isn't financial vulnerability—it's a leadership gap." ”

— Jill Arena, CEO of Health e Practices

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At a time when independent medical practices face mounting financial pressure, increasing administrative complexity, and growing

As Employer Demand for Financial Wellness Benefits Accelerates, medZERO Expands Its Reach Across Industries

Salt & Straw, Leatherman, and two non-profits join a growing roster of employers choosing medZERO to securely eliminate financial barriers to care.

Amongst employers of all varieties there is a growing recognition that the gap between insurance coverage and actual care affordability is a problem that a benefits strategy can and should address.”

— Craig Foude

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- medZERO, a healthcare financial wellness platform focused on making care more accessible and equitable, today announced new employer clients Salt & Straw, Leatherman Tool Company, Easterseals Louisiana, and Goodwill Industries of Kansas. The continued adoption of the

Compliance Monitoring Program Committee meets July 30

SALEM, Ore. — The Compliance Monitoring Program Committee will hold a virtual meeting Thursday, July 30, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. To join, please use the Teams video conference information found on the agenda.

The committee’s agenda includes:

• Roads and steep slopes pilot study updates
• Riparian pilot study report discussion

The meeting is open to the public to attend online via Teams. Requests for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting by emailing Marta Frias-Bedolla.

The CMP Committee assists in efforts to monitor compliance with Forest Practices Rules. The committee advises ODF regarding monitoring projects and procedures. View more information on the CMPC webpage.

Firefighters capitalize on moderated weather to strengthen lines on Akawa Butte and Brewer fires

Firefighters took advantage of moderated fire behavior overnight to build direct control lines on two major wildfires in central Oregon. While light rain provided some relief, the Oregon State Fire Marshal and the Oregon Department of Forestry remain focused on defending homes as a drying period with sustained winds is expected to return this weekend.

The Akawa Butte Fire near Sisters is estimated at 26,144 acres and is three percent

Oregon Housing and Community Services Invests in Housing that Helps Children and Young Adults Thrive

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is aligning public and private resources to invest in Oregon’s future by helping children, youth, and families access stable housing, early learning, and supportive services that give young people the foundation to succeed in school and later in life.

Research consistently shows that housing stability is closely linked to educational success.

Gesa Credit Union and Willamette Valley Bank Announce Acquisition Agreement

Gesa would acquire the Salem-based bank, establishing its first branches in Oregon.

RICHLAND, Wash. & SALEM, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gesa Credit Union and Willamette Valley Bank, together with the bank’s parent company, Oregon Bancorp, Inc., today announced a definitive agreement for Gesa to acquire the Salem-based community bank, bringing two community-first institutions together to do more for the Willamette Valley than either could alone. Under the agreement, Gesa would acquire substantially all of

ESS and Juniper Energy Sign Agreement for 500 MWh+ of Sodium-Ion Energy Storage Deployments

Partnership Begins with Planned 80 MWh California Project and Establishes Framework for Long-term Collaboration

WILSONVILLE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESS Tech, Inc. (ESS) (NYSE: GWH) (“ESS” or the “company”), a leading provider of non-lithium energy storage solutions, today announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Juniper Energy LLC, a renewable