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by Steve Allen
The Oregon Health Authority is thrilled to partner with Oregon Recovers in presenting the Walk for Recovery in communities around the state.
There are many organizations doing amazing work to help those who suffer from the disease of addiction, but many Oregonians still lack access to safe, effective addiction treatment. The Oregon Health Authority is proud to join groups like Oregon Recovers in this call for action by promoting greater awareness of the addiction epidemic. This public health crisis impacts all Oregonians, and we must stand united, support one another, and continue to work together for progress.
The Walk is also a unique opportunity for people in recovery – and their friends and families – to unite in fighting addiction's stigma, which is often an additional barrier to treatment.
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 Some of the participants in the Sept. 7 Walk For Recovery in Bend.
Oregon Recovers and the Oregon Health Authority know that recovery is possible, and we ask you to please walk with us to help ensure all Oregonians can get the care they need.
Register now by visiting https://www.walk4recovery.org/.
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Rulemaking meetings scheduled September 16-18
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is committed a to transparent and open rulemaking process. This month OHA will hold a series of Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) meetings to discuss revisions to the Division 309 (Behavioral Health Services) rules. These rules govern various aspects of the behavioral health system, including administration, payment and services.
- The meetings will be held at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Building in Salem.
- Phone participation will also be available.
- RAC members may submit written follow-up comments no later than seven days following the RAC in which the specific rule(s) are discussed.
Once the committees have made their recommendations on the draft rules, OHA will file notices of proposed rulemaking with the intent to file the rules effective Jan. 1, 2020.
The draft rules for RAC discussion will be posted to the Health Systems Division Rule Advisory Committee page two weeks before each scheduled RAC.
The draft rules:
OHA is also repealing rules that did not appear to serve a clear purpose distinct from the other rules. In those situations, OHA is repealing the rule(s) and relocating any necessary material elsewhere.
For more information and to learn how to participate, go to OHA’s website.
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Join OHA and the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) at a community forum near you to discuss and provide input on behavioral health services for veterans in Oregon. Your voice can directly influence future policy and resources. We want to hear from veterans, family members, providers and local decision makers. Upcoming community forums include Portland, Pendleton and Medford. Details and registration online.
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A recording of the recent webinar where OHA shared the latest information about CCO 2.0 and changes coming for Oregon Health Plan members in 2020 is now available online.
Learn more about how OHA plans to communicate with OHP members about changes to their CCO choices, the next steps in the awards process (see timeline above), and how to support members during this transition.
The following materials are available for you to download and are posted on OHA’s CCO 2.0 website:
Please share with others who would benefit from this information.
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