PORTLAND, Ore. – Following an extensive internal review of health benefits along with discussions with transgender advocates, Oregon Health & Science University is increasing access to medically necessary care for transgender employees.
OHSU, Portland's largest employer, joins several other notable Oregon organizations in making its employee health insurance coverage more inclusive, including the city of Portland, Multnomah County, Intel Corp. and New Seasons Market.
Oct. 11, 2012 – Health care providers increasingly rely on information technology, such as Electronic Health Records (EHRs), to deliver care. But while these advancements have been beneficial in many ways, the sheer amount of data in EHRs presents its own challenges. A $1 million grant recently awarded to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) will fund research that aims to address these challenges and create smarter EHR systems.
August 3, 2012 -- When Nancy Gummer started working at Good Shepherd Medical Center – a 25-bed acute care facility in Eastern Oregon – in 1998, she came across a couple of ironies she couldn't ignore.