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ROSIE BUEFORD, THE NEW DIRECTOR OF THE OREGON HEALTH FORUM, IS PICTURED AT THE SALEM CONVENTION CENTER FOR THE SEPT. 29 CCO OREGON ANNUAL CONFERENCE./COURTESY PHOTO

The Oregon Health Forum Relaunches With New Director

The Oregon Health Forum prepares to relaunch with Rosie Bueford at the helm, an imminent event and plenty of issues to discuss.

Sep 29, 2022

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ASHKAN FOROUZANI ON UNSPLASH

Racism In Medicine: What’s A Doctor To Do?

Medical associations now recognize the need to fight racism which has long existed within their own ranks but not been addressed.

Jul 29, 2021
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Coordination -- Not Funds -- Missing From Oregon’s Mental Health Care System, Lawmakers Say

Speaking at an online forum, officials note that Oregon spends plenty of money -- $3.7 billion over two years -- but gets poor results.

Apr 19, 2021
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CareOregon is among 16 coordinated care organizations in Oregon serving Medicaid members. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Coordinated Care Organizations Step Up Social Services During Pandemic, Wildfires

Officials from two Medicaid insurers in Oregon discussed some of the challenges they’ve faced during the pandemic and wildfires that flattened many homes.

Nov 19, 2020
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Alan Weil, editor-in-chief of Health Affairs, talks about health care and racism during an Oregon Health Forum panel on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Health Care Systems Should Allow More Diversity At The Top, Panelists Say

The health care industry should share power to address disparities that impact communities of color, panelists said.

Jul 28, 2020
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Alan Weil, editor-in-chief of Health Affairs, talks about health care and racism during an Oregon Health Forum panel on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Health Care Systems Should Allow More Diversity At The Top, Panelists Say

Panelists spoke about how the health care industry can address social determinants that disproportionately impact communities of color.

Jul 28, 2020
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Former state Rep. Rachel Prusak, D-Tualatin/West Linn introduced the bill launching a "bridge health plan" to help people making up to 200% of poverty level. Shown, she talks during a virtual Oregon Health Forum panel in 2020. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Panel: Telehealth Use Has Expanded But Access Remains A Problem

Homeless and impoverished people often lack mobile devices, and patients in rural and frontier areas of Oregon have poor or no broadband access.

Jun 10, 2020
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Experts Differ On How To Fix Mental Health Care In Oregon

Oregon’s mental health system is in a crisis. But should the state focus on preventive care? Provide more therapy sessions? Add hospital beds?

May 29, 2020
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Pandemic Could Change Health Care, Experts Say

The health care system has changed rapidly to respond to the coronavirus.

Apr 1, 2020

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Steve Allen, Oregon's behavioral health director, speaks at The Oregon Health Forum event/Edward Jurcys

Oregon's Mental Health Systems Needs Repair, Panelists Agree

Sep 25, 2019
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