Building a Smarter Healthcare System
Build Systems Based
On Determinants of Health
Adressing the drivers of poor health early improves outcomes and reduces long-term costs.


Creating Healthier Communities Requires Whole-Person Care
Integrating behavioral health, preventive care, and education creates lasting wellness
Better health outcomes start with understanding the whole person—their mental health, living conditions, education, and access to care. By addressing these interconnected factors early and developing innovative support systems, we can build healthier communities while reducing healthcare costs across Oregon.
Understanding the System
Improving healthcare starts with understanding how the system impacts health.
45-50%
Hospitals account for half of all healthcare spending
Hospitals and ERs fill unmet needs at a far higher cost
Adequate primary and behavioral healthcare is more effective and affordable
36,000
Oregon is short 36,000 behavioral workers
Behavioral Health is a major driver of overall health
Addressing behavioral needs reduces other health and social challenges
25-50%
Medicaid reimbursement rates fall far below market rates