January 22, 2020: Legislators Take the Stage
On February 3, the Oregon Legislature will convene for a short 35-day session. Once again, health care bills will rise Read more
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October 17, 2019: Trillium Signs Hundreds Of Deals in Portland-area Medicaid Market
Trillium Community Health Plan appears to be breaking down barriers in the Portland area. The for-profit insurer, which has faced
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September 25, 2019: Oregon’s Mental Health Systems Needs Repair, Panelists Agree
Oregon’s behavioral health director thinks it’s time to improve Oregon’s behavioral and mental health care system. Steve Allen, hired as behavioral
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December 12, 2019: Our Schools: Healing, Teaching and Learning
Educators are stepping up to the challenge of acknowledging trauma and life challenges experienced by students and their families. What Read more
November 19, 2019: Will Oregonians Accept Tax-Funded, Universal Health Care?
A July poll of 402 Oregon voters, conducted by Elway Research of Seattle, revealed that 62% of those polled would Read more
October 17, 2019: CCO 2.0 Moves Ahead
In January, a new generation of coordinated care organizations emerges to transform health care. The 15 CCOs will have $6 Read more
September 25, 2019: Oregon’s Mental Health System: Challenges, Opportunities and Innovations
Join us as we take a deep dive into Oregon's mental health system. Steve Allen, the state's new behavioral health Read more
May 31, 2019: Lack Of Affordable Housing Is Biggest Cause Of Homelessness, Expert Says
In Multnomah County, there are about 28 low-income units for every 100 qualified households, making our affordable housing situation akin to a “disastrous game of musical chairs…”
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April 23, 2019: Society Works To Prevent Deaths From Disease, Cars – So Why Not Guns, Panelists Ask
By Alan Brettman Society expects health professionals, government officials and lawmakers to take action to reduce public health risks from Read more
FREE VIDEO!! — T.R. Reid: Universal Healthcare Without Single Payer
On April 10, 2019, critically acclaimed writer and journalist T.R. Reid took to the Oregon Health Forum podium to give Read more