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As the Data and Research Core lead for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) AIM-AHEAD program—an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) consortium to advance health equity and researcher diversity—OCHIN is proud to support a new AIM-AHEAD Research Fellowship Program. Launched during National Minority Health Month, the program is accepting proposals through June 12*.Read more

In its mission to advance health equity and help sustain the vital work of community health care organizations after the devastating toll of COVID-19, OCHIN is pleased to announce a new $2.1M AmeriCorps grant that will fund up to 25* AmeriCorps positions at 10 OCHIN member clinics in six states, with support from the CentersRead more

The road to health equity starts by fostering a strong circle of care in every community, and OCHIN is leading the way through workforce development programs that build clinical capacity and increase opportunity in the health care industry. Drawing on more than 20 years of practice-based research and solutions expertise, OCHIN is proud to announceRead more

OCHIN, a nonprofit leader in equitable health care innovation and a trusted partner to a growing national provider network, has been recognized as one of the 2022 Best Nonprofits to Work For by the NonProfit Times.

Efforts to drive more equitable health outcomes in primary care depend on an inclusive and data-informed understanding of who is able to access and utilize care services effectively, and where structural barriers may inhibit patients from achieving their full health potential. According to a new study conducted by a team of researchers from Oregon HealthRead more

A recent analysis of OCHIN Epic electronic health records (EHR) data* revealed that rates of childhood immunizations and screenings for cervical and colorectal cancer are higher among members in Medicaid expansion states, compared to members in non-expansion states – even though standard childhood immunizations and common cancer screening rates have declined overall in the OCHINRead more

The road to health equity starts by connecting a strong circle of care in every community, and together, the OCHIN network is doing just that. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to reveal gaps and disparities in our nation’s health care system, it has also catalyzed a positive transformation in local health care delivery. The OCHINRead more

The new year began with an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases due to rapid spread of the latest, highly contagious, Omicron variant. In early January, new weekly case counts topped 1 million nationally and the OCHIN network saw its highest spike since the beginning of the pandemic, with more than 14,000 new COVID-positive patients reportedRead more

Human connection makes each of us, and our communities, more resilient in the face of challenges like COVID-19. By talking with patients about their social circumstances, primary care providers are in a stronger position to help by making referrals or connecting their patients with other types of community services and support. For the past year,Read more

2021 closes another unprecedented chapter in the ongoing COVID crisis, which continues to take a heavy toll on providers and clinicians across the health care industry. According to monthly OCHIN Epic satisfaction surveys, the percentage of providers reporting burnout increased from roughly 24% pre-pandemic to a peak of 47% in September 2021, with an overallRead more