Category: Healthcare Access
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Why Medical Education Must Change — and What That Means for Our Community There is a particular cruelty to what happens to idealistic young people who enter medical school. They arrive — curious, empathetic, often idealistic, drawn by a genuine desire to help other human beings. What follows is four years of relentless memorization, obedience…
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How well-intentioned Direct Primary Care adoption can destabilize insurance markets—and how coordinated integration can strengthen both access and affordability Executive Summary Direct Primary Care (DPC) is expanding rapidly across Southern Oregon. At least 8 DPC practices now operate in Jackson and Josephine counties, up from 2 in 2021. An estimated 340-420 Southern Oregon employers are…
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A Hybrid Future for the Southern Oregon Health System — A Thoughtful, Evidence-Grounded Conversation
Exploring affordability, access, workforce sustainability, and pragmatic paths forward In Southern Oregon, the healthcare landscape is shifting beneath our feet. Rising premiums, provider burnout, and new models of care like Direct Primary Care (DPC) are already reshaping how people experience primary care. These trends raise important questions for leaders and funders: What system do we…