Oregon Health Plan members, providers, advocates encouraged to share experiences at virtual town hall

Purpose: 

The Oregon Health Policy Board (OHPB) will host a virtual town hall Jan. 7 to hear about Oregon Health Plan (OHP) member successes, challenges and experiences with coordinated care organizations (CCOs). Stories shared at the town hall will inform the board’s recommendations to Oregon Health Authority and the Governor’s office. 

OHPB is looking for stories from health care providers, caregivers, community-based organizations (CBOs) and OHP members. They are particularly interested to know more about CCO efforts regarding health care for children, care that goes beyond medical appointments to support social and environmental development (such as information about, or access to, air conditioning or housing programs), or behavioral health referrals or partnerships.  

The town hall will take place online Jan. 7, 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. People who wish to share during the meeting should register no later than 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 3. Anyone who wishes to share their experiences will have approximately three minutes to speak. If you aren’t able to provide feedback at the Jan. 7 Town Hall, you can submit written comments through the register link.  

Stories can also be shared in writing only. Written submissions will be compiled and shared with OHPB members, then posted to the web site. People do not need to be present during the town hall to submit their stories via email.  

OHPB will host a separate event in early 2025 for CCO staff to share their experiences. The Jan. Town Hall is meant for OHP members, providers, CBOs, and members of the public.

For more information and meeting materials, please visit the OHPB meeting webpage at http://www.oregon.gov/oha/OHPB/Pages/index.aspx  

Everyone has a right to know about and use Oregon Health Authority (OHA) programs and services. OHA provides free help. Some examples of the free help OHA can provide are: 

• Sign language and spoken language interpreters
• CART (live captions)
• Written materials in other languages
• Braille
• Large print
• Audio and other formats

If you need help or have questions, please contact Tara Chetock at 971-304-9917, 711 TTY, tara.a.chetock@oha.oregon.gov, at least 48 hours before the meeting.