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Experiment in Oregon Gives Medicaid Very Local Roots

News - April 19, 2013

New York Times

Article highlighting Oregon's ambitious, large-scale health care transformation efforts, especially the uniqueness of the local, grassroots focus of the Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) and the agendas being set by each of their Community Advisory Councils to address community issues.

Oregon Seen As Health Care Model For Other States

News - February 27, 2013

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB)

Oregon's health care transformation work is recognized as a model by the federal government.

Gabe's Care Map: Cristin Lind, Mom, Illustrates What It Takes To Raise One Boy With Special Needs

News - January 28, 2013

Huffington Post

Primary care homes work diligently to create an administrative framework and work flow for implementing care plans. The Institute’s January 2013 webinar was on that very topic. This article is about a mother and the care plan she developed for her son, including his medical care and more.

Can Oregon save American health care?

News - January 18, 2013

The Washington Post

The transformation of primary care practices throughout Oregon into primary care homes is part of the state's huge undertaking to reduce health care spending. The nation is paying close attention Oregon’s bold and innovative approach.

The Patient Experience and Health Outcomes

News - December 28, 2012

The New England Journal of Medicine

This brief article reviews and responds to common concerns about using patient experience to gauge quality of care.

Oregon Health Care Quality Corporation Welcomes New Senior Director of Programs Susan Kirchoff

News - November 19, 2012

The Lund Report

Kirchoff to lead programs to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare in Oregon, including new Patient-Centered Primary Care Institute (PCPCI).