Associate Scientist, Population Health
Legacy Health
Dr. Cahn received her PhD in Public Health with a concentration in Health Policy in 2015 and her MPH in International Health in 2010, both from Oregon State University. Her graduate research focused on improving the delivery of health care for underserved populations. Dr. Cahn completed her Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship with Oregon State University and Legacy Health's Care Transformation Division in 2018. During her Post-Doctoral training, Dr. Cahn worked with clinicians and administrative leadership across the Legacy Health system to identify areas for health care transformation and evaluate transformation activities.
Dr. Cahn joined the Legacy Research Institute in Summer 2018. In this role, she designs and implements research studies aimed at transforming health care to improve health outcomes for patients, while simultaneously increasing Legacy Health's capacity to thrive in a value-based payment environment. Dr. Cahn's principal areas of interest are in population health, health equity, and the integration of social care into the healthcare environment.
