OHSU’s Government Relations Team focuses on legislation and policies that affect OHSU at the federal, state and local levels.

If you live or work near OHSU, we’d like to share with you how OHSU helps lead the way in health and science innovation.

If you’re an OHSU employee, student or volunteer, we are your representatives to public officials and agencies.

Federal relations

OHSU is a leading public university in the health sciences, a hub of innovative science and biomedical research, and a disproportionate share, safety hospital and health system serving Oregon’s most vulnerable Medicare and Medicaid patients.

Our federal relations team is OHSU’s voice in Washington, D.C., and works with Congress, the White House and federal agencies to foster long-term support for OHSU’s missions and goals:

• Providing access to specialized health care and advanced educational opportunities in every corner of Oregon.
• Growing the health professions and improving the quality of health care for every Oregonian.
• Inspiring scientific discoveries and research to better treat and cure disease, from groundbreaking biomedical research to the latest clinical trials.

State relations

OHSU is Oregon’s only public corporation and academic health center. Our state relations team:

• Advocates for the advancement of OHSU’s core missions with the governor, Oregon Legislature, and state agencies.
• Works with the Legislature to secure investments in OHSU’s education, research, and health care missions.
• Leads the OHSU’s Legislative Advisory Committee to develop policy and track legislative bills that affect OHSU.

Learn more about our work: 2023 OHSU State Legislative Report

Local relations

Our local relations team maintains ties with:

• Regional and local governments and agencies, including:
  • Metro, the regional government for Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties and 24 cities in the counties
  • TriMet, the region’s public transit agency
  • Multnomah County
  • Washington County
  • Portland
  • Hillsboro
  • Portland Public Schools
• Those who live and work near OHSU’s campuses in Portland and Hillsboro.
• Neighborhood associations.
• Groups that advocate policies that can affect OHSU.