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Two articles highlight hospital care pricing- What are you paying?

by Amy Fellows | Jan 19, 2014 | Blog, Learn

This week there were both a local and national article highlighting the high cost of specialty care. This New York Times article highlights specialty care and this local piece focuses on the inconsistent costs of cesarean sections and births. Come to our conference on...

Oregon doctor is raising funds for a universal care study

by Amy Fellows | Jan 9, 2014 | Blog, Learn

Dr. Sam Metz one of the “Mad as Hell Doctors” is working on raising funds for a study on universal care in Oregon. Read more...

Did you hear Think Out Loud on the ER visit study? – Went deeper than most.

by Amy Fellows | Jan 9, 2014 | Blog, Learn

This Monday’s Think Out Loud on OPB Radio show covered the emergency room visit study. It went deeper then most coverage and there were many good questions from callers. It is important to remember that this data was from 2008-2010. Listen for...

Oregon is #13?? – 2013 infographic from America’s Health Ranking

by Amy Fellows | Dec 28, 2013 | Blog, Learn

Oregon has moved up 1 from 14 according to the America’s Health Ranking. See 2013  infographic ranking Oregon #13 in health...

How is your local CCO handling oral health?

by Amy Fellows | Dec 28, 2013 | Blog, Learn

Read here to learn how Trillium Community Health Plan in Lane County is doing some innovative work around children’s oral...
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