‘Ghost’ providers hinder access to health care for Medicaid patients
February 02, 2026
New OHSU-led study finds nearly one-third of physicians enrolled in Medicaid don’t actually care for patients.
Health Equity Research Stories
New OHSU program honors rich American Indian and Alaska Native heritage
November 21, 2025
Freshman, sophomore college students receive academic training while staying connected to their cultural identity.
OHSU selected for NIH’s nationwide autism research initiative
October 01, 2025
Researchers at OHSU, collaborating institutions embark on three-year NIH-funded study focusing on health outcomes.
OHSU School of Nursing graduates inaugural Bend cohort
September 19, 2025
Central Oregon program helps grow health care workforce, serves rural areas.
Low-income patients with diabetes are more likely to experience insurance instability
April 18, 2025
Researchers find people who lose Medicaid coverage also likely to remain uninsured, especially those with the most complex needs.
OHSU clinicians, researchers expand patient-centered approach to reduce HPV prevalence, increase vaccination rates
January 21, 2025
Community partner praises the emphasis on awareness, education, engagement: ‘Information can be provided in the language of the community and services are offered in a location that’s comfortable and convenient’.
Pandemic raised food, housing insecurity in Oregon despite surge in spending
November 25, 2024
Survey of Medicare, Medicaid beneficiaries suggests importance of addressing social needs during health care visits to improve health, lower costs.
PNW research institutes awarded $2.5 million in federal funds to advance health equity through research with rural primary care practices
September 26, 2024
ITHS and OHSU’s OCTRI, with their affiliated primary care practice-based research networks, WPRN and ORPRN, will make up new northwest Research Hub.
OHSU study reveals gaps in access to long-term contraceptive supplies
September 19, 2024
Study with 4.8 million Medicaid enrollees shows lack of policy implementation, changes in prescribing practices leave many patients at increased risk for unintended pregnancy.
Telehealth boosts retention of people on buprenorphine in addiction treatment
September 17, 2024
Telehealth visits for buprenorphine treatment made possible by pandemic-era exemption — rule that is set to expire at the end of the year.
