Past Forums

May 4, 2026 | The Dental Disconnect: Can we find our way out of Oregon’s dental care desert?

Oral health is essential health, yet for many Oregonians, dental care is out of reach. Workforce shortages, low provider participation Read more

April 7, 2026 | Oregon’s Primary Care on the Brink, Part 2: Charting new paths

As Oregon navigates workforce shortages, financial strain and evolving patient needs, the future of primary care demands bold thinking. Oregon Read more

March 26, 2026 | Oregon’s Primary Care on the Brink, Part 1: Hope for the future?

Lawmakers and officials for years have been talking about the need to boost family medicine practitioners. And yet, more than Read more

March 6, 2026 | Oregon’s Health Care Access Crisis, Part 2: From diagnosis to action

A moderated discussion featuring a panel of expert health care leaders focused on the real-world challenges of addressing Oregon’s health care Read more

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