5 Things We’re Watching is our regularly distributed market and policy intelligence newsletter. Each newsletter includes five items of relevance specific to your market. Enjoy links to original source documentation, thoughtful coverage from other outlets, and independent reporting from State of Reform.
5 Things Oregon: Executive moves, US Senate, CCO Metrics
DJ Wilson | Jul 27, 2017 | Oregon
It's an amazing time to watch the US Senate. Votes continue today with a single payer amendment coming to the floor as I write. But, we've got our eye on a few other items in Oregon health care as well. Here are 5 Things We're Watching for Oregon health care
5 Things OR: Two trends, Ralph Prows, CBO score
DJ Wilson | Jun 29, 2017 | Oregon
I'm trying to find a distraction from health policy in the Italian hills of Umbria with my family, so I am 9 hours ahead of Oregon at the moment. With the session (hopefully) ending soon, and Congress about to go on break, hopefully we'll all be without the distraction of
Trumpression, Knute Buehler, Jim Capretta
DJ Wilson | May 18, 2017 | Oregon
"Grow confident making decisions amidst the chaos." This from the boardroom wall of an insurance company I know - and a good reminder that just when we thought things might settle down, even more upheaval appears on the horizon. It's part of what we're watching in Oregon health care in
Social capital | Diane Lund | Medicaid FFS
DJ Wilson | Apr 20, 2017 | Oregon
A central purpose of State of Reform is to help foster the social capital needed to support system reform. Think of social capital as the trust, relationships, and collaborative spirit needed to allow diverse parties to take risk together to improve things. We try to create the platform but it
Greg Walden | AHCA | Kate Othus
DJ Wilson | Mar 22, 2017 | Oregon
This is a big week in American health care with the vote on the AHCA tomorrow night. The consequences will be far reaching, including the possible collapse of the individual market in at least one state (Alaska). Oregon will likely fare better than the 49th State up north, but how
Providence resignation | High provider prices | Jeff Heatherington
DJ Wilson | Mar 6, 2017 | Oregon
Expect news in the next week on a major financing proposal to close the Medicaid budget gap in Salem - which is among the most important health policy issues in Oregon this year. But, until then, we've got 5 Things We're Watching in Oregon health care for the month of
Medicaid costs | OHA cuts | Martin O'Malley
By DJ Wilson | Jan 25, 2017 | Oregon
Oregon's budget deficit as a percentage of its overall budget is among the largest you'll ever see in a state. It could offer a transformational opportunity for health care - but it probably also means an extended session into July. It's some of what we're watching this month. 1.
FMAP and OR budget | Evan O'Kelly | CCO re-org legislation
DJ Wilson | Dec 22, 2016 | Oregon
2017 will be among the most dynamic years in health policy in some time. So, rest and rejuvenate this Christmas and holiday season. Here are 5 Things that will be waiting for you when you return... 1. Walden: A central figure in ACA repeal As we highlighted last
Kitzhaber remembers Sen. Bates | Charity care costs | OHSU develops APCD
DJ Wilson | Aug 17, 2016 | Oregon
This month, we remember one of Oregon's health care leaders, Sen. Alan Bates. We're also watching other ways that Oregon is leading the nation on issues of mental health parity, price transparency, and quality. And, we're looking ahead to September 28th and our2016 Oregon State of Reform Health Policy Conference! More there soon.
OHSU on MACRA | 2017 CCO benchmarks | health policy in national elections
DJ Wilson | Jul 20, 2016 | Oregon
MACRA may be the most catalytic element in health care over the next five years. It would be hard to tell that from its absence from party platforms, and opposition from providers. However, not only is it on our radar for Oregon health care this month, it's on our Topical
