Oregon State Policy
Health Equity: A Must for Oregon's Reform Movement

Former CMS director Dr. Don Berwick speaks about the need to achieve health equity in order to realize the health care triple aim. He cites Oregon as a national leader in health care reform.

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State Policy Platform

 

The 2013 Oregon legislative session is scheduled to run at least through June 28 and could continue until July 14.
 
Along with the state budget and education, health care transformation remains a key topic for Oregon legislators.  
 
OPCA has introduced a "care continuity" bill (HB 2132-3) and is working to pass, defeat or amend legislation to benefit our members and the 333,000 Oregonians they serve.  Check here for an update on legislative committee hearings of interest to health centers.

Our 2013 state policy platform focuses in four areas:
  • Care continuity for Oregon Health Plan patients (highlighted in OPCA's bill, HB 2132-3).
  • Promotion of health equity for all Oregonians.
  • Upholding the intent of Oregon's legislation regarding Coordinated Care Organizations, or CCOs, so true health transformation can occur.
  • Development of the state's health care workforce.

To keep up with our work in Salem, subscribe to our Weekly Legislative Update, published while the legislature is in session.


CCOs & Cover Oregon 

Fifteen CCOs have received final approval to serve children and adults through the Oregon Health Plan/Healthy Kids Plan. 


Check out OPCA's review of the CCO landscape for ideas on how health centers can engage fully in local CCO conversations.


Cover Oregon is the state's new health insurance exchange, set to launch in October 2013.  Check here for a quick overview of how it will work.


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Tours for State Legislators

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Invite your state legislator to tour your community health center!

OPCA members can receive materials and support for legislative tours.  Email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or call us at (503) 228-8852 for information.