Power Broker: Andy Davidson
The CEO of the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems navigates state Medicaid crises, regulatory uncertainty and industry realignment.
Health Care
Q&A with OHSU’s new General Counsel
The walls are still bare in the office of Alice Cuprill-Comas, who became senior vice president and general counsel for OHSU on December 7. “I haven’t put up my art yet,” she laughs. Cuprill-Comas has served as the university’s interim general counsel since last spring. Before that she was a member of OHSU’s legal team, … Read more
Home health market responds to aging population
Partnerships between providers and insurers aim to make home health care affordable.
Media manipulation and the OHA scandal
The Oregon Health Authority scandal: a cautionary tale for journalists and communications professionals alike.
When high drug prices hit home
OB’s Research Editor navigates the labyrinthine world of pharmaceutical drug pricing.
Employers charge into health care reform
Self-insurance, employer trusts and professional partnerships help businesses slash health care costs.
‘We are constantly in an adversarial state’
Portland attorneys respond to a New York Times article about pervasive mental health problems and drug use in the legal profession.
Employers target wellness programs for health savings — and recruitment purposes
Corporate wellness programs diversify, seek measurable outcomes.
Reconstructing Health Care
As the feds waffle on health care policy, employers take charge. We dive into the wonky world of private-sector insurance plans and the booming business of wellness programming.
Launch: The Doctor Is In
Health care startups: A tech solution targets female health issues, AI streamlines the intake process and Cascadia Health builds a mixed-use campus.