Ross Jackson

January 22, 2020: Legislative Session Will Be Short But Not All Sweet

The Oregon Legislature will hold a short session this year, with fewer bills on the table than last year. But

Oregon ranks last in the U.S. for access to addiction treatment services, while also consistently ranking in the top 10 Read more

Mass shootings tend to dominate the headlines when it comes to trauma in schools. But many children also struggle with

Oregonians might be ripe for statewide tax-funded universal health care, but it’s going to take political creativity and backbone for

On February 3, the Oregon Legislature will convene for a short 35-day session. Once again, health care bills will rise Read more

Trillium Community Health Plan appears to be breaking down barriers in the Portland area. The for-profit insurer, which has faced

Oregon’s behavioral health director thinks it’s time to improve Oregon’s behavioral and mental health care system. Steve Allen, hired as behavioral

Educators are stepping up to the challenge of acknowledging trauma and life challenges experienced by students and their families. What Read more

A July poll of 402 Oregon voters, conducted by Elway Research of Seattle, revealed that 62% of those polled would Read more

In January, a new generation of coordinated care organizations emerges to transform health care. The 15 CCOs will have $6 Read more