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
Past Forums
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
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