Oregon Health Policy Board to hold monthly meeting April 2 in Portland
Oregon Health Authority
Talk by ‘Salt Sugar Fat’ author, Screening of Health Care Reform Documentary to Highlight Public Health Week April 1-7
WHAT: Oregon Public Health Week 2013, a weeklong series of events organized by the state’s public health partners as part of National Public Health Week to promote continuing health and wellness for all Oregonians.
Oregon Health Policy Board to hold monthly meeting Feb. 5 in Portland
February 1, 2013 -- What: The Oregon Health Policy Board will hold its monthly meeting on February 5 in Portland. The board will receive an update on federal health reform and hear updates on Oregon Health Authority legislative activity and on coordinated care organization Transformation Plans. The Health Care Workforce Committee will also present a set of recommendations. Public testimony will be heard during the meeting, beginning at 3:45 p.m.
When: Tuesday, February 5, 1 to 4 p.m.
Test helps homeowner reduce high levels of cancer-causing radon
Oregon Radon Program says kits are simple, inexpensive to use
January 22, 2013 -- When Bruce Feller decided to have his century-old home in Northeast Portland tested for radon in early 2012, he figured he was living with low, safe levels of the radioactive gas.
Flu remains moderate in Oregon – state officials would like to keep it that way
Flu vaccine today will reduce risk of catching flu and minimize symptoms
January 11, 2013 -- While the rate of Oregonians reporting flu-like symptoms is on the rise, heralding an early start to the 2012-2013 flu season, state health officials say this year’s flu activity level remains moderate across the state, and effective vaccine is available.
Non-Traditional Health Worker Steering Committee meets Jan. 7, 14 in Salem, Portland
January 3, 2013 -- The Oregon Health Policy Board’s Non-Traditional Health Worker (NTHW) Steering Committee will meet January 7 in Salem and January 14 in Portland.
The meetings are open to the public and also will be accessible via webinar and teleconference. Public comments will be taken at the end of each meeting, and also can be submitted in writing.
Save The Date: Oregon Health Policy Board to Meet Dec. 11
Public forum on health system transformation progress
November 28, 2012 -- The first coordinated care organizations (CCO) started in Oregon on August 1, 2012 in several areas of the state. Now, about 90 percent of Oregon Health Plan members are served by a CCO.
The Oregon Health Policy Board is holding an extended public meeting in December focused on the new coordinated care organizations. Oregon Health Plan members, community stakeholders, and the general public are invited to attend or watch online.
Oregon Health Policy Board to hold monthly meeting November 13 in Portland
November 9, 2012 -- The Oregon Health Policy Board will hold its monthly meeting November 13 in Portland. The board will hear an overview of coordinated care organization implementation and a presentation on alignment opportunities between the board and Oregon’s Early Learning Council. The board also will continue its ongoing discussion of community health initiatives. Public testimony will be heard beginning at 11:45 a.m.
When: Tuesday, November 13, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
New Coordinated Care Organizations Moving Forward in Hood River, Wasco and Yamhill counties
Majority of Oregon Health Plan clients will have access to more coordinated, patient-focused care
August 29, 2012 -- Two new coordinated care organizations have been provisionally certified to serve Oregon Health Plan clients, officials announced today.
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