Healthcare Management

Southern Oregon faces a growing patient–provider divide, driven by workforce shortages, geographic isolation, cultural and socioeconomic barriers, and eroding trust. Much of Jackson and Josephine counties are classified as Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas, with fewer than 60 primary care providers per 100,000 people—well below the Oregon state average of 83 per 100,000. Most …

Healthcare That Cares: Bridging the Patient-Provider Divide in Southern Oregon Read More »

In theory, healthcare is designed to be accessible to everyone, but in reality, the situation is often different—particularly for those in poverty. The impact of poverty can be subtle; it often shows up through missed medical appointments, unfilled prescriptions, or individuals foregoing their own health checks to prioritize basic needs, like feeding their families. While …

The Invisible Wall: How Poverty Quietly Denies Access to Healthcare Read More »

Throughout our exploration of the healthcare experience, one fundamental truth has stood out: true collaboration between patients and providers enhances care. By closely examining patient-provider interactions, reviewing various relationship models, and gathering firsthand experiences from both sides, we’ve uncovered key insights that influence the quality of healthcare today.  Trust repeatedly surfaces as a crucial element …

What We’ve Learned from Working with Patients and Providers Read More »