Oregon Weighs $100 Million In Incentives To Boost Vaccination Rates
Coordinated care organizations and the state are negotiating a change that could reward them for having a high rate of vaccinated members.
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Opinion: Challenges for the Next Phase of Integrated Medicaid Care in Oregon
The Oregon Health Plan launched an ambitious system a decade ago to integrate medical and dental care. It is now working on a reform of the system, which is plagued with problems.
Ten years ago, Oregon embarked on the very ambitious plan to integrate mental health, addictions, dental and physical health care into the Oregon Health Plan.
CCOs Rewarded with $128 Million for Quality Measurements
The ups and down of their performance provide picture of an evolving industry
How did Oregon’s Coordinated Care Organizations perform on outcomes and quality in 2014?
The results are in and, while largely positive, the answers are mixed.
Remarkable Collaboration Nets over $4 Million for Local Health Improvement
Thanks to the joint efforts of health departments from Benton, Lincoln and Linn Counties, along with InterCommunity Health Network Coordinated Care Organization (IHN-CCO), local communities will reap the benefits of over $4 million in grant funding received to date to support a regional approach
CCO Approach Appeals to Future of Public Health Work Group
A workgroup drafting options for the Oregon Governor’s Task Force on the Future of Public Health seems headed toward a sharpened focus on health outcomes.
Gary Oxman, an at-large member of the group and retired public health officer with Multnomah County, says public health should take its cues from what he called the “spiritual vibe” of Oregon’s Coordinated Care Organization model, where experimentation combined with clearly measured outcomes is s
Progress improving Oregon Health Plan Highlighted in Annual Report
Coordinated care organizations are delivering improved preventive and primary care at more sustainable costs.Patients and coordinated care organizations (CCOs) are starting to see the benefits of Oregon's new model for Medicaid, according to a report released today by the Oregon Health Authority.
Yamhill CCO Adopts New Name
The non-profit Coordinated Care Organization that provides mental and physical health care for Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) members in Yamhill County has officially adopted a new name: Yamhill Community Care Organization (Yamhill CCO).
Portland CCOs Not Ready to Manage Ride Service Due to HIPAA Concerns
The state has lacked an official privacy policy to govern people who give rides to Medicaid clients, creating a potential liability nightmare. As a result, the Portland-area CCOs will not be ready to take over responsibility for non-emergency transportation services, although others, including Salem, are moving ahead in July.
The transfer of responsibilities for the Medicaid population from the state to coordinated care organizations has hit a snag.
Wellness Is More Than Physical Health
InterHealth Community Network CCO's life-health campaign strives to normalize mental health as part of overall well-being.
What is wellness? That’s the question InterCommunity Health Network, the coordinated care organization for Benton, Lincoln, and Linn counties, is encouraging people to explore by launching its
