Join our Board of Managers or one of our provider-led committees

Legacy Health Partners is seeking new members to join our Board of Managers and three committees to help our clinically integrated network make a positive impact on quality and cost through partnership and collaboration. If you care deeply about delivering value, improving health, and bring experience in areas like quality, cost containment, contracting, and strategy, we’d love to hear from you!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we can improve the health of our communities if we more accurately reflect those we serve. We’re excited to connect with you and especially encourage applications from people of color, women, and those in LGBTQI+ community.

Board and committee positions receive an annual stipend for their service and meetings are held virtually.

Learn more about the positions + apply or nominate someone by November 1st.

We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about these roles. If you would like to speak with someone about exploring what it is like to serve, email LegacyHealthPartners@lhs.org.

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Clinical Pharmacy-Led Hypertension Management

Legacy’s clinical pharmacy team recently launched a pilot program utilizing Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) to support longitudinal blood pressure (BP) management in primary care patients at Legacy Clinics. The program leverages Bluetooth-enabled BP devices and pharmacist-led interventions under collaborative practice agreements.

Beyond the known clinical impact on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, this program matters because improved BP control directly supports our performance in value-based care with a significant impact on performance metrics. Expanding this program can help us meet quality targets while enhancing patient outcomes. Click here to read more about the pilot structure, early results, and feedback.

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As we spotlight podiatry and diabetes care this August and September, we’re reminded of a simple yet powerful truth: footwear matters… especially indoors. According to Elliot Michael, DPM, a recent study conducted at the Hillsboro Foot and Ankle Clinic revealed a compelling link between indoor footwear habits and diabetic foot ulcer outcomes. Among diabetic patients who developed or struggled to heal ulcers:

• One-third reported not wearing shoes or hard-soled footwear at home.
• 86% of those who healed wore shoes at home.
• 57% of those with non-healing ulcers did not wear shoes indoors.

Click here to learn how you can promote preventive foot care and to view a list of podiatrists you can refer to in LHP’s network.

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Be sure to update CAQH for any new PCP providers you add to LHP

We’d like to remind practices as you submit new PCP or Pediatric providers for inclusion in the Legacy Health Partners network, please ensure their CAQH (Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare) profiles are fully updated to meet Humana’s credentialing requirements. This helps prevent claim denials and ensures timely patient care. Humana provider network effective dates are 30 calendar days after all required documentation is received in the CAQH. As a reminder, LHP sends provider rosters to all our payors once at the end of every month.

Click here for a list of the key CAQH requirements for Humana. Additionally, clinics should notify Humana of any billing address changes by emailing: PacificNorthwest@humana.com.

Thank you for your attention to these details which ensure timely credentialing and care for patients.

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As of Aug. 26, individuals being referred to Unity Center for Behavioral Health will no longer require the respiratory PCR test as part of routine medical clearance. Instead, hospitals or providers referring patients will need to utilize symptom-based screening. Testing will continue to be required for patients who are symptomatic and should be considered for patients who have recent exposure or are unable to provide a reliable medical history. Click here for more information about these testing changes.

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Legacy Health Partners (LHP) is excited to announce a new partnership with Health 2 Business (H2B), marking our first steps into direct-to-employer, non–value-based contracts. These arrangements are designed to offer flexible, cost-effective healthcare solutions for self-funded employers in Oregon and Southwest Washington, where LHP serves as the exclusive provider network. LHP is committed to exploring innovative contracting models that benefit both providers and employers. Click here for more information about these contracts and current participating employers.

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The LHP Provider Directory continues to make a meaningful impact across the network, with clinics reporting increased visibility, improved referral processes, and a surge in new patient inquiries. These testimonials from practices in our network underscore the directory’s growing role in enhancing collaboration and patient care across the network.

If you don’t already receive the enhanced directory via email, and you would like to: please contact Kristin Gilmer. You can also access the directory online in Power BI here.

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• Register below for exciting Clinical Collaboration Series events coming this fall.
  • October 8, 2025 – AI in Healthcare: Tools, Trends & Safe Use (click to register)
    In this engaging session, we will explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Learn about current tools, emerging trends, and how to use AI responsibly and effectively in clinical settings.
  • October 27, 2025 – Pain, Psychedelics & Possibility (click to register)
    Don’t miss this provocative panel discussion as we unpack the science and clinical realities of ketamine and psilocybin—two compounds gaining traction in the treatment of chronic pain and psychological distress.


• Have you and your staff been working on an improvement project? LHP is accepting applications for our annual LHP Quality Awards and we want to recognize your entire staff for your hard work and help share information and ideas across our network. Download the application form and submit it by October 31. LHP provides financial awards to the top three winners ($2000, $1500, $1000 respectively) to help support your efforts and recognize clinics by delivering team treats, awards, and sharing how you implemented improvements so other practices can try similar strategies. We look forward to learning about your projects and celebrating your results. Good luck!


• For primary care: Be sure to review the Member Attribution report in Power BI for a list of the LHP patients attributed to you. If you believe a member is attributed to you in error, download the Reattribution Request Form from the LHP Team Site and include the patient’s correct PCP and email the form to LegacyHealthPartners@lhs.org before Sept. 30.


• A correction to our July newsletter issue. We inadvertently omitted one of our valued dermatology practices from the listed LHP network providers. We have corrected the practice list in the online version of the article and would like to acknowledge and welcome Michele Thompson, MD Dermatology to the Legacy Health Partners network. We apologize for the oversight and appreciate your understanding as we strive to keep our communications accurate and inclusive.