Past Forums

February 6, 2026 | Oregon’s Health Care Access Crisis, Part 1: What’s driving the economic strain?

Oregon’s health care system is under growing economic strain as rising costs and unstable financing threaten access across Medicaid, employer-sponsored Read more

January 22, 2026 | 2026 Legislative Preview

Join Oregon lawmakers from both sides of the aisle ahead of the 2026 short session for an in-depth conversation about Read more

December 15, 2025 | The Looming Trump Medicaid Cuts: Is There a Way Out for Oregon?

Federal changes will increase the state’s costs for providing health care to people of lower incomes, and some are wondering Read more

December 2, 2025 | A Doctor in Congress: Maxine Dexter on her first 11 months & the health care standoff in Washington, D.C.

The future of Oregonians’ health care faces unprecedented uncertainty as Congress battles over insurance subsidies, access and funds for vital Read more

November 18, 2025 | A Mental Health State of the Union – Are We Meeting the Need in Central Oregon?

In collaboration with City Club of Central Oregon  Mental health is at the forefront of public concern, yet access to Read more

October 27, 2025 | Beyond Federal Dollars: Securing a Healthier Life for Oregonians

In the wake of federal cuts and anti-DEI directives, how can Oregonians best direct resources to address health inequities with Read more

Sept. 8, 2025 | Youth in Crisis: With diminished federal funds how can Oregon give young people a better chance at a healthier life?

Young people’s health depends on more than just medical care—it’s driven by stability, access and opportunity. In the wake of Read more

June 18th, 2025 | Seeking Solutions to Oregon’s Primary Care Quandary

Some surveys claim Oregon has enough primary care providers, while others echo the stories we’ve all heard of how hard Read more

May 6, 2025 | Oregon’s Health Care Cost Spiral: When and How Can It End?

Health care costs in Oregon have been soaring in recent years, and not only due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So Read more

March 5th, 2025 | Battling Health Inequities: Responding Locally Amid Federal Changes

In the wake of federal policy shifts, Oregon is facing widening health inequities among its most vulnerable populations. Join OHF Read more