Wednesday January 25 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
The 2022 Patient-Centered Primary Care Home Program Standards Advisory Committee has been meeting periodically over the last few months to discuss potential changes, additions and improvements to the current PCPCH standards and overall model. Meetings are being held virtually and have focused mainly on improving health equity within the model.
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 25 and will focus on the overall structure of the PCPCH model including tier levels, must-pass standards, and special designations. The agenda and associated materials will be posted ahead of the meeting on the PCPCH Standards Advisory Committee webpage, which also contains instructions on how to provide public comment for the committee or PCPCH program staff to consider. We look forward to hearing your feedback as we work to improve the Patient-Centered Primary Care Home program and standards!
 Apply by February 28
The PCPCH program has had several providers join our team as Clinical Transformation Consultants (CTCs) over the past couple months, and there are still a few more spots open! CTCs are primary care providers who support and foster innovation in primary care practices across Oregon. CTCs partner with OHA PCPCH program staff to conduct site visits with PCPCHs and provide peer-to-peer consultation to providers. This is a part-time contracted position with most CTCs conducting one site visit per month.
This opportunity is open to primary care providers with the following licenses: MD, DO, PA, NP, ARNP. The current deadline for applications is February 28, 2023 at 3:00 pm but this date will be extended if needed.
For more information on this opportunity and to obtain an application visit the OregonBuys web page and search for the Bid Solicitation number S-44300-00005084. For any and all questions regarding this opportunity, please contact the Office of Contracts and Procurement Sole Point of Contact Suzanne Christman at suzanne.christman@dhsoha.oregon.gov or 971-283-4505.
January - February
Effective January 1, 2023, Oregon implemented the full Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment benefit (EPSDT) for children and youth until their 21st birthday.
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This means that both the Open Card program and coordinated care organizations (CCOs) must cover any medically necessary and medically appropriate services (and dentally appropriate, for dental services) for enrolled children and youth. The Oregon Health Authority will be hosting a free webinar series for clinicians and practice managers serving children and youth who are Oregon Health Plan members. Click on the links below to register for the following dates and topics. Both sessions will also be recorded and webinar materials will be made available in Spanish. Additional information may be found at: www.oregon.gov/EPSDT, including an EPSDT Policy Change Memo for OHP providers and EPSDT Guidance for OHP Providers Spanish.
Session 1: Overview of EPSDT policy change and implementation
Session 2: Ensuring EPSDT access — documenting medical necessity, prior authorization and related processes for Open Card patients
Please contact Laura Sisulak (Laura.Sisulak@dhsoha.state.or.us) with questions about these webinars or Tom Cogswell (Thomas.Cogswell@dhsoha.state.or.us, 971-304-9642) if you need an accommodation to fully participate in these webinars. Examples of accommodations include American Sign Language (ASL) or language interpretation, and closed captioning.
PCPCH Standard 2.C encourages primary care practices to involve patients, families, and caretakers in their quality improvement efforts. Pediatric health care teams are uniquely poised to improve patient life-long health and well-being by adopting strategies that support more preventive and holistic care. The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) is hosting a two-part webinar series that will explore opportunities to include fathers and youth more intentionally in care redesign efforts and amplify voices often left out of conversations about pediatric care transformation. Click on the links below to learn more and register!
 The Critical Role of Dads: Exploring the Benefits of Father-Friendly Pediatric Care
February 2, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
This first webinar in the series will explore strategies that pediatric practices can use to incorporate fathers’ experiences and voices into pediatric care. Speakers include a family advocate and father, physician, and champion for embedding holistic practices into care.
 The Impact of Youth Voices in Transforming Pediatric Care
February 23, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
This second webinar will spotlight opportunities for the pediatric field to invite youth perspectives to inform practice transformation efforts to better serve patients and families. Speakers include a nationally recognized youth leader, pediatrician, and youth advisor.
The Oregon Health Authority's Office of Equity and Inclusion has a resource webpage for providers collecting Race, Ethnicity, Language, and Disability (REALD) data. This resource includes checklists, workflows, and a recorded webinar series covering various strategies and topics, including those below. Visit the webpage to view the slides and recordings! |
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- Introduction to REALD
- Implementing new REALD data collection for Phase 1 providers (providers in hospitals, health systems, FQHCs)
- Strategies for asking REALD questions
- Provider implementation updates and FAQs
- Using REALD data to advance health equity
- REALD Conversations
Questions?
We are here to help! Contact us at PCPCH@dhsoha.state.or.us
About the Patient-Centered Primary Care Home Program
Patient-Centered Primary Care Homes (PCPCHs) are health care practices that have been recognized by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for their commitment to providing high quality, patient-centered care.The PCPCH Program administers the application, recognition, and verification process for practices applying to become Patient-Centered Primary Care Homes.The program is also working with partners across Oregon to support adoption of the primary care home model. For more information visit www.PrimaryCareHome.oregon.gov.
The mission of the PCPCH Program is to be a trusted partner in primary care, collaborating with stakeholders to set the standard for transformative, whole-person, and evidence-based care.
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