August 12, 2026 | Oregon CCOs at a Crossroads: Reform or Replace?
Deep looming cuts to Medicaid are sparking discussion about the cornerstone of the Oregon Health Plan: managed care. The state's Read more
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November 15, 2023 | Breaking Through Psychosis: Searching for Solutions to the Crisis on Portland’s Streets
Psychosis stemming from untreated mental illness and drug use is increasingly overwhelming the region’s behavioral health system. Patients in acute Read more
January 20, 2022 | Save the Date!
Oregon Health Forum brings lawmakers together to discuss health care issues on the 2022 legislative agenda. Moderator: Emily Harris, Senior Read more
June 10, 2021 | On the Brink: Oregon’s Looming Crisis of Housing & Support for Older Adults
Oregon’s growing population of older adults, many of whom have little or no retirement savings, will soon require increased support Read more
May 25, 2021 | Vaccine Confidence: Choosing Messages and Messengers to Bolster Community Immunity
As COVID-19 variants rip through our community, the stakes for achieving herd immunity through vaccinations have never been higher. Overcoming Read more
May 20, 2021 | Racism as a Public Health Crisis: From Declaration to Action
The Centers for Disease Control, American Medical Association and even Multnomah County have recently declared racism as a crisis for public health. Now the Oregon Read more
May 6, 2021 | Chest Wall Deformities: Old Diagnosis, New Evidence
Explore new treatment approaches for chest wall deformities in children and adults in this session led by expert physicians in Read more
April 26, 2021 | Under Pressure: Nursing Care During Community Crises
This event highlights the struggles and triumphs of Oregon nurses caring for our community through a pandemic and unprecedented social, Read more
April 19, 2021 | Mental Health Policy Roundtable: Legislative Solutions 2021
Oregon voters are demanding new investment and a revamped approach to mental health care and addiction treatment. Now, millions in Read more
April 13, 2021 | Single Payer vs. Free Market: A Debate on the Future of Healthcare
When the current paradigm of healthcare delivery began four decades ago, the goal was to control costs by improving care. Can Read more