As we work toward reopening Oregon, we want to make sure you have the resources you need to keep informed, healthy and safe. If you have any questions about OHP and COVID-19, please let us know.
Apply for new round of federal Provider Relief Fund payments by November 6, 2020
The federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expects to distribute approximately $20 billion to eligible providers, including previous applicants and recipients, behavioral health providers and providers who began practicing in the first quarter of 2020.
As of October 22, even more providers can apply, regardless of whether they have received Medicare or Medicaid funds. See the expanded list of eligible providers.
Implementing REALD for Providers: Updates and FAQs
Since October 1, 2020, hospitals, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and health systems have been required to report REALD data on COVID-19 encounters. Other providers will be phased in over time. Learn how to comply with the new provider requirements for reporting REAL-D information when sending COVID reportable data at OHA' s learning session.
This session will cover nuts and bolts, including:
- An update to the 10/14 learning session (View the slides and watch the recording),
- Requirements and options for reporting,
- Updates on new REALD standards in effect 11/1/2020,
- Updates to the temporary rules related to health systems, laboratories, and more, and
- Answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Have a question you’d like addressed? Please email Susan.Otter@dhsoha.state.or.us.
Updates for Oregon Health Plan providers
None at this time.
Please continue to refer to the Oregon Medicaid COVID-19 Provider Guide for information related to Oregon Health Plan (OHP) coverage of testing, screening, treatment and telemedicine services; OHP eligibility; and other information and resources related to providing and billing for covered services during COVID-19.
Updates for all health care providers
Learn effective evidence-based strategies to improve diabetes care from Dr. Andrew Ahmann, director of the Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center and recipient of the 2018 Outstanding Physician Clinician in Diabetes Award from the American Diabetes Association in two webinars produced by OHA's Transformation Center.
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Audience: Primary care physicians, specialty physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists
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Accreditation: Both webinars have been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of OHSU School of Medicine and Oregon Health Authority. The OHSU School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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Credit: OHSU School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ per webinar. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Working with pharmacists on a diabetes care team
Learn how to work more effectively with pharmacists to help your patients with diabetes better control their blood sugar.
Patient education and engagement in diabetes care
Learn how to educate your patients with diabetes and engage them in their care.
Medicaid EHR Incentive Program is now open
The Oregon Health Authority is now accepting Program Year 2020 attestations until March 31, 2021. Program Year 2019 participants must have their 2019 attestation fully processed and paid before submitting an attestation to Program Year 2020.
For questions related to the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program (aka Promoting Interoperability Program), please contact OHA at 503-945-5898 or email Medicaid.EHRIncentives@dhsoha.state.or.us.
Reminder: Use MSC 189 form to request Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) account updates
Until further notice, please use the MSC 189 (EFT Enrollment Form for Providers, Vendors, and Contractors) to update your EFT account information.
OHA has deactivated the EFT Account update feature in the Demographic Maintenance panel of the MMIS Provider Portal in order to determine additional security features needed for EFT updates in the Portal.
Recent rule revisions
410-121-0040 - Amending Prior Authorization Approval Criteria Guide
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