 As the holiday season approaches, we at the PCPCH Program wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of our practices for your unwavering commitment this past year to providing high-quality primary care to your patients. Your dedication not only enhances the health and well-being of the individuals in your communities, but sets a benchmark for excellence nation-wide. Oregon ranks among the top 15 states in the country for quality heath care and that is in big part thanks to the hard work of primary care providers and staff!
As many of you know, beginning in January of 2025, all practices applying or re-applying for PCPCH recognition will need to do so under the 2025 PCPCH Recognition Criteria. The online application system will begin displaying the 2025 version of the application in January, so if you are planning to submit an application under the current 2020 version, make sure to do so before December 30th so that your answers are not lost! Practices interested in viewing the questions that will be on the 2025 version of the application beforehand can do so through our 2025 Standards Self-Assessment Excel Tool.
A preliminary version of the 2025 Technical Specifications and Reporting Guide (TA Guide) was released in March of 2024 to help practices prepare to attest beginning in January of 2025. Version 2 of this TA Guide is now available on our website (see link above). This version includes clarifications on the program's expectations around various standards based on questions that PCPCH staff received over the past year. |
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Click here to view a full summary of the updates and changes included in Version 2 of the TA Guide.
Fridays January 17 and February 7, noon - 1pm
PCPCH Program staff have been hosting a webinar series to help practices understand some of the revisions and additions under the new model. You can click here to view the recordings of the webinars that have already occurred, which have focused on specific standards that have been revised under the 2025 model as well as the new Health Equity Designation that practices will be able to apply for beginning next year. This document also includes registration links to a series of virtual office hours that program staff will be hosting in January and February for anyone that would like additional guidance on the standards, criteria, application process, or any other program-related topics. We encourage all of our practices to use our team as a resource!
Please submit by January 17
The Oregon Health Policy Board (OHPB) is gathering stories about people’s Oregon Health Plan (OHP) successes, challenges and experiences with coordinated care organizations (CCOs). Experiences shared in this OHPB CCO Feedback Survey will inform the design of the next contract between the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and CCOs.
OHPB wants to hear personal experiences and perspectives from OHP members, caregivers, providers, and community partners. Your feedback will help us better understand what drives CCO successes and help develop a model that we can use across the state in the next CCO contract.
OHPB is 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. For example, are there aspects that have helped improve care, communication or health outcomes?
Wednesday December 18 at 10:00 am
In the wake of an evolving reproductive health care landscape, patient access to contraceptive care is more important than ever. Notably, the availability of clinicians providers who are trained and equipped to offer the full range of contraceptive methods is a growing challenge, as nearly half of U.S. counties do not have access to a single OB-GYN. The decreasing presence of women’s health physicians and our nation’s alarming rates of maternal mortality and morbidity – especially among Black women and other women of color – make access to contraceptive care among primary care providers clinicians all the more vital.
On December 18, the Primary Care Collaborative will speak with experts to explore the current state of contraceptive access in the U.S., the role that contraceptive access plays in broader health outcomes, and why primary care is uniquely poised to deliver high-quality, patient-centered contraceptive care. Join the Primary Care Collaborative and Upstream USA for a conversation exploring challenges to providing contraceptive care in a primary care setting – and solutions for overcoming those barriers. Click here to register.
 January 8 and 14 from 12-1 pm
Paid Leave Oregon is a new program that gives employees paid time off for bonding, family, medical, or safe leave. Healthcare providers can play a critical role in ensuring patients are aware of their rights under Paid Leave Oregon. Join us on Wednesday January 8 or Tuesday January 14 from 12 – 1 PM to learn from panelists about Oregon’s new law and resources that providers can offer patients needing to take leave. Learn more and register for the January 8 or January 14 session!
Note: This webinar is part of a research study to better understand providers’ perceptions of their role in supporting patients navigating employment and pregnancy in the context of a new paid leave law. You do not need to participate in the study to attend the webinar.
Beginning January 2025
Registration is now open for the Oregon ECHO Network (OEN) programs launching in January. These virtual, interactive, case-based programs are offered free of charge and most award no-cost continuing medical education credits. OEN is excited to offer a slate of 12 programs aimed at helping primary care clinicians better care for their patients with complex conditions. See list of program topics below and click here for additional details and registration information.
- Foundations of Substance Use Disorder Care II
- Suicide Prevention
- Adult Mental Health II
- Implementing Pharmacologic Weight Management in Primary Care
- Rheumatic Diseases and Musculoskeletal
- Nursing Facility Behavioral Health: Substance Use Disorders
- Child Psychiatry
- Deprescribing for Older Adults
- Hepatitis C: Treatment and Elimination
- Leading Employee Well-being: Promoting Organizational Change in Long-term Care
- Pain Management and Substance Use Disorders in Dental Settings 3.0
- Substance Use Disorders in Emergency Departments
 Next session on Thursday December 19, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
OHA in partnership with the Oregon Primary Care Association and Oregon AIDS Education & Training Center is hosting a monthly meeting (3rd Thursday of each month) of practices to support each other in the implementation of routine sex, sexual orientation, and gender (SOGI) data collection. Participants engage in peer-to-peer learning and collaboration as their organizations develop, implement, and improve their SOGI data collection protocols. Each meeting features a check-in discussion about participants’ experiences, successes, and concerns; a topic-based discussion led by experts; and a debrief to determine action items and next steps. See flyer for additional details and email Rachel at rgreim@orpca.org with questions or accommodation requests.
Questions?
We are here to help! Contact us at PCPCH@oha.oregon.gov
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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