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Oregon Health Authority: Monitoring Federal Changes and Impacts on Oregon
Read more: Oregon Health Authority: Monitoring Federal Changes and Impacts on OregonEvery change in federal administration carries potential impact on Oregon and, like other health agencies across the country, OHA is monitoring these changes closely. At this time, no changes have been made to the Oregon Health Plan and Healthier Oregon. OHA leadership and subject matter experts continue to evaluate administration actions and any impact they may have in…
IHN-CCO member guidance
Read more: IHN-CCO member guidanceSupporting the Community Through Federal Policy Changes Recent federal policy changes may raise concerns, create confusion, or post challenges to healthcare access. Intercommunity Health Network Coordinated Care Organization (IHN-CCO) is deeply committed to health, well-being, and equitable access to care. For the latest updates, resources, and advocacy efforts, visit https://ihntogether.org/in-your-community/member-guidance/ and contact IHN-CCO with any…
Funding pathways from IHN-CCO, upcoming information sessions
Read more: Funding pathways from IHN-CCO, upcoming information sessionsInterCommunity Health Network CCO and the Delivery Systems Transformation Committee invite interested community partners in Benton, Lincoln, and Linn counties who can positively impact the health and wellbeing of IHN-CCO members to submit pilot proposals that transform the healthcare delivery system or to submit proposals to support DST committee engagement and small-scale project work as…
Benton County announces new funding, rehouses 47 households
Read more: Benton County announces new funding, rehouses 47 householdsBenton County is participating in Housing 360, a new pilot program launched by Governor Kotek this spring to connect people struggling with mental illness to services and housing stability. Benton County’s Coordinated Homeless Response Office (CHRO) was awarded $900,000 through Housing 360 “to leverage available homes in the community to match with people in need of housing and…
Oregon Health Authority seeks input on health care affordability
Read more: Oregon Health Authority seeks input on health care affordabilityComment at public forum This public hearing will specifically explore behavioral health and pharmacy spending trends and will also focus on policy ideas to improve health care affordability. Information and potential solutions discussed at the event will help inform the new committees’ future work. People are also encouraged to share their personal stories and ideas…
Motivational interviewing trainings for immunizers
Read more: Motivational interviewing trainings for immunizersThe Oregon Health Authority Transformation Center in partnership with Boost Oregon, is hosting motivational interviewing (MI) trainings to support vaccine conversations. Virtual trainings are available May through June at no cost to health care providers and immunizers. The trainings include an introduction to MI and skills for sharing vaccine information to encourage dialogue in a…
Oregon Public Health Association: Call for Abstracts is Open
Read more: Oregon Public Health Association: Call for Abstracts is OpenThe Oregon Public Health Association is now welcoming abstract proposals for the 81st Annual Conference and Meeting! Abstract submissions will be accepted May 2 – June 13. All public health topics are welcome, and we encourage presenters to make connections between research, policy, and practice. Learn more and submit abstract Conference details Tuesday, October 14 and Wednesday,…
Webinar: Aligning Systems for Social Needs Screening and Referral in Oregon
Read more: Webinar: Aligning Systems for Social Needs Screening and Referral in OregonThis webinar focuses on the various social needs screening and referral initiatives impacting CBOs and clinics in Oregon. ORPRN will present a systems map and highlight intersections that CCOs can use to streamline the experience for their patients, clinics and CBO partners. Date: June 17, 1-2 pmAudience: CCO staff, clinical partners, community-based organizationsContact: Claire Londagin (londagin@ohsu.edu)…