Oregon has a progressive and innovative healthcare system, known for its emphasis on integrated care, health equity, and community-based services. Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland is the state's flagship academic medical center and only Level I Trauma Center, affiliated with one of the nation's leading health sciences universities. Providence Health & Services and Legacy Health are the dominant health systems in the Portland metropolitan area. PeaceHealth serves the Eugene-Springfield area and southwestern Oregon.
Oregon expanded Medicaid in 2014 and has been a national leader in Medicaid innovation through its Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) model, which integrates physical, behavioral, and oral health services for Medicaid beneficiaries. The state's Medicaid program, Oregon Health Plan (OHP), covers approximately 1.4 million residents. Oregon operates OregonHealthCare.gov as its state-based ACA marketplace. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) (oregon.gov/oha) oversees health policy, Medicaid, and public health programs.
The Oregon Medical Board (oregon.gov/omb) licenses physicians and provides online verification. Oregon has been a leader in death with dignity legislation and end-of-life care policy.