Advancing health and policy through data-driven research

At the Center for Health Systems Effectiveness (CHSE), we bridge data and policy to improve health outcomes and access, with a focus on Medicaid and vulnerable populations. Our research drives actionable solutions that help policymakers and healthcare leaders make informed decisions.

Leveraging Medicaid expertise

CHSE is nationally recognized for Medicaid policy expertise. We leverage the national Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System (T-MSIS) Analytic Files (TAF) dataset and additional state Medicaid claims data to produce rigorous, policy-relevant research.

Linking data

By linking Medicaid claims with data on births, deaths, child welfare, incarceration, psychiatric hospital stays and climate indicators, we reveal intersections between health, social systems, and the environment—and opportunities for positive change.

Pursuing excellence

We produce objective, credible, and rigorous research that meets the highest academic and industry standards. We write clear and accessible reports so that complex analyses are useful to many audiences.

Facilitating dialogue

Our Medicaid Insights Colloquium brings together national experts to discuss pressing Medicaid research and policy issues. Advisory boards contribute valuable external perspectives, while our work at OHSU fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, strengthening the health services research community.

Valuing partnerships

Our research is supported by the National Institutes of Health, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Commonwealth Fund, Arnold Ventures, and the Silver Family Foundation. We also partner closely with the states of Oregon and Washington through contracts supporting state health policy initiatives.