Pat Allen was named Director of the Oregon Health Authority last fall. In this episode, he walks us through how he has worked to move the OHA forward, including restructuring at the agency and a renewed focus on behavioral health. He also provides insight into the upcoming CCO procurement as the agency continues its work to improve the health care system.

A Conversation with OHA Director Pat Allen

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Representative Lina Ortega is a Democrat representing Texas House District 77 in El Paso. First elected in 2016, Rep. Ortega now serves on three committees – Public Health, House Administration, and Transportation. 

In this podcast, Representative Ortega discusses priority legislation in the House Public Health Committee, the economics of healthcare, and working with colleagues across the aisle.

A Conversation with Representative Lina Ortega

Senator Randi Becker is the Senate Republican Caucus Chair and is a member of the Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee. Rep. Paul Harris is the House Minority Caucus Chair and a member of the House Health Care & Wellness Committee. During this podcast, the two legislators discuss their priority bills, big issues we can expect to be tackled during session, as well as their plans for working through key health policy questions in the 105-day convening.

Health Policy Leadership - Republicans

Representative Nicole Macri serves as the Vice Chair of the Washington State House Healthcare & Wellness Committee as well as Vice Chair of the Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee.

In this podcast, Rep. Macri discusses House healthcare leadership, the dynamics in the House Democratic Caucus, as well as her priorities for the 2019 legislative session which include improving Washington’s behavioral health system and addressing the state’s homelessness crisis.

A Conversation with Representative Nicole Macri on Homelessness

Senator Annette Cleveland is the Chair of the Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee in the Washington State legislature. Sen. Cleveland recently sat down with State of Reform to discuss her district, her views on the upcoming 2018 elections, and some of her key priorities heading into the 2019 legislative session.

A Conversation with Annette Cleveland

In this podcast, Tracy Bos, General Manager of Senior Markets at Premera Blue Cross, discusses Premera's recent acquisition of Soundpath Health's Medicare Advantage program contract.

A Conversation with OHA Director Pat Allen

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