Week Two Takeaways

Date: October 20, 2024

This week, we want to encourage people to speak up. We are approaching a time of year where people will use their voices to influence decisions that change history. 

Similarly, the decisions made during the regulatory review period about combining OHSU and Legacy Health will forever shape the future of our communities. Employees of both organizations will be responsible for implementing these decisions, whether or not they were engaged in the process. 

As employees ourselves, we feel responsible for ensuring that the promises of this transaction are real. Please take time to read the Full OHSU Health Care Market Oversight program notice and the criteria for which the transaction will be evaluated by the HCMO Program. As you read the material, take note of all your questions.

The HCMO process is intended to be “informed by the public, including the local community, through meaningful engagement.” Everyone is invited to speak up as part of the public comment period, so let’s be proactive about using our voice. Talk to your colleagues. Talk to your patients. Be curious with people, learn what questions and concerns exist in your local community, and then do something about it. 

Opportunities to make a positive difference don’t happen without personal intention. Visit the Get Involved page on our website to learn about the ways you can take action and let your voice be heard. The State needs to hear from the experience and wisdom of those who work in healthcare, and you’re an important part of this effort to speak truth to power.