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Panel Discussion on the Role of Coordinated Care Organizations in Improving The Public’s Health on April 4

Discussion is featured as part of Oregon Public Health Week: a Healthier Oregon Begins Today
March 27, 2012 -- Oregon Health Authority’s Public Health Division is hosting a panel of experts to discuss, “Improving the Public Health: The Role of Coordinated Care Organizations.” Read More >>

Guidelines Set for Community Health Workers to Participate in CCOs

But more work needs to be done to develop the training and education programs
March 26, 2012—Community health workers who will work with coordinated care organizations (CCOs) will be expected to need 80 hours of training and education, but not be licensed, according to recommendations that a subcommittee of the Oregon Healthcare Workforce Committee expects to approve Wednesday. Read More >>

Coordinated Care Organizations: Final Request for Application Available

March 21, 2012 -- Interested Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) can now begin the application process. The final Request for Application (RFA) for CCOs has been posted online at the CCO website. Read More >>

A Single Coordinated Care Organization Could Emerge in the Tri-County Area

For the past three months, the managed care plans that have been providing healthcare to people on the Oregon Health Plan have been talking about forming a single CCO and intend to file a letter of intent by April 2
March 21, 2012 -- As transformation moves ahead, an unlikely group of competitors have come together to create what many believed was impossible – a single coordinated care organization (CCO) for the Portland tri-county area. Read More >>

A Tight Timeline for CCO Development Worries Policy Board Members, Advocates

But Dr. Bruce Goldberg said it was critical to get CCOs up and running and for the state to receive additional federal funds
March 19, 2012—The Oregon Health Authority is racing against the clock in order to have coordinated care organizations (CCOs) certified and providing care to Oregon Health Plan patients by August 1st amid growing concern that the tight timeline doesn’t leave enough time for a thorough vetting public process. Read More >>

Alternative Providers Turn to Rule-Making Process for Inclusion in CCOs

They want to see clear definitions of terms, and guidelines on reimbursement and provider capacity in these coordinated care organizations
March 15, 2012—Alternative health providers, including naturopathic doctors, chiropractors, massage therapists and acupuncturists, are turning to the Oregon Health Authority’s rule making process for coordinated care organizations (CCOs) to make certain their provider groups are on board. Read More >>

Author Believes Complementary and Alternative Medicine Belong in CCOs

OPINION – March 7, 2012 -- Oregon is on the cusp of major reforms to its health care system. One of the key changes citizens can expect is the introduction of Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs), initially for Oregon Health Plan members.  Read More >>

Oregon Health Authority Preparing to Take Applications for CCOs

March 6, 2012 – On March 2, Governor Kitzhaber signed SB 1580, which will launch Coordinated Care Organizations to better serve Oregon Health Plan members with a focus on improved health. Read More >>

Mid-Valley Work Group Retains Former Judge to Facilitate CCO Formation

Former Marion County Circuit Court Judge Pamela L. Abernethy Lends Expertise to Process
March 2, 2012 -- Former Marion County Circuit Court Judge Pamela L. Abernethy, a mediation and arbitration expert, will assist Mid-Valley health care stakeholders through the process of creating a Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) for the Mid-Valley region. Read More >>

Coordinated Care Organizations Planning: Draft Waiver and Next Steps

Join OHA for a webinar on March 2
February 29, 2012 -- The Oregon Health Authority will host a one-hour webinar about the next steps for developing Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs). The webinar is designed for interested stakeholders and will be presented by Judy Mohr-Peterson, State Medicaid Director. It will cover the draft of Oregon’s Request for Amended Waiver to support the implementation of CCOs. Participants will be provided opportunity to ask questions about next steps and implementation timelines for potential CCOs. Read More >>
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