Dr. Lisa Dodson, director of OHSU's rural health program, argued that rural recruiters need to better understand young doctors' job needs when appearing before the Oregon Rural Health Conference last week.
Both emphasized the need for a strong safety net, self-sufficiency to improve health outcomes
Oct 30, 2013
Advocates Cautiously Optimistic About Opportunities for Mental Health in CCOsChristen McCurdyTue, 10/29/2013 - 09:17
Pointing out that many patients with mental health diagnoses have shorter life expectancies, advocacy organizations intend to be more involved in helping patients access peer support and navigation
Scott Tiffany stepped into his new role as executive director of the Mid-Valley Behavioral Care Network in August with more than 16 years of behavioral care experience in Oregon, Idaho and Arizona – but he says he has big shoes to fill.
October 10, 2013 – Traditional health workers could play a major role in helping Oregon Health Plan patients engage with their care and improve health outcomes – that is, if the newly created Task Force on Individual Responsibility and Health Engagement has anything to say about it.
The coordinated care organization is gearing up for a process it anticipates will be complex – assigning new members to their preferred providers and plans
Proposed tobacco reduction budget puts Oregon's share of the Tobacco Master Settlement to work, along with less than 1 percent of revenue from tobacco taxes