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  • Final CCO proposal delivered to Legislature
    SB 1580
    The final CCO implementation proposal has been delivered to the Oregon Legislature for consideration during the February session. If approved, Oregon will apply for required permissions and waivers from federal authorities in March. With federal approval, the first CCOs could begin enrolling members in July, 2012.

    Read the final CCO implementation proposal

    Learn more about Coordinated Care Organizations
  • Legislative update
    Dr. Goldberg A message from Oregon Health Authority Director Bruce Goldberg, M.D.
    Earlier this week SB 1580, the bill that moves the establishment of Coordinated Care Organizations forward, passed the Oregon Senate on a bi-partisan vote of 18-12. The next step is a vote of the House of Representatives some time between now and the end of the 2012 legislative session, which is scheduled to last only through the month.
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  • Asthma: Coordinated care keeps children active and out of the hospital
    Malik Wilkerson
    Asthma attacks used to send Malik Wilkerson to the emergency room once or twice a month. But the coordinated care he received from his primary care team helped bring his disease under control.
    Read the entire story...
  • Portland certified medical assistant delivers coordinated care
    Paula Williams
    Certified medical assistant Paula Williams wears many hats at Portland's Northeast Health Center. She helps ensure the best coordination of care, keeping her young patients from going to the emergency room unnecessarily and gaining the trust of their parents.
    Read the entire story...
Health system transformation
Health system transformation
In 2011, the Oregon legislature passed landmark legislation to transform the way services are delivered through the Oregon Health Plan for better care at lower costs.

Learn more about House Bill 3650, Coordinated Care Organizations and health system transformation here.
Addictions and mental health system change
Addictions and mental health system change
In addition to the work to create Coordinated Care Organizations (above), the Addictions and Mental Health Division has undertaken a parallel but separate system change effort with Oregon's county governments to restructure the publicly funded addictions and mental health system for people who are not eligible for the Oregon Health Plan.

Learn more about Addictions and Mental health system change here.
What is OHA?
What is OHA?
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians.
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Statewide Building Closures and Employee Safety
OHA faces special challenges when inclement or hazardous conditions make it difficult or dangerous for staff to get to and from work. Based on the current forecast the coming week may bring these challenges to many of our staff. While OHA provides essential services to Oregonians employees also should make the health and safety of themselves and their families a priority.

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