 Tuesdays, July 22 & September 30 (10-11 am)
The Oregon Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority invite you to attend "Federal Response — Forward Together Oregon." These are two, hour-long webinars that will provide an opportunity to connect with us and receive updates about federal changes impacting Oregon. Click here to register. Additional information about federal changes is also available at the OHA "Monitoring Federal Changes and any Impacts on Oregon" webpage (links corrected from previous announcement).
PCPCH Measure 6.E.3 awards practices that partner with traditional health workers (THWs) to meet their patients' needs. Below are some resources that may be helpful to clinics that are meeting or working towards this measure.
 THW billing guide & sustainable THW toolkit
The Transformation Center has released two new guidance documents to support the billing and payment of THWs. These documents and materials from recent THW billing guidance webinars are available on the THW billing and payment webpage.
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THW Billing Guide ‒ Clarifies Medicaid THW billing options, including supervision requirements for different provider types/provider arrangements, alternative or community settings, available billing codes, and information on how requirements differ by THW type. Includes options beyond standard covered services, like in lieu of services and health-related services.
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Sustainable THW Program Toolkit ‒ Includes sample job descriptions, a survey of salaries in different organizations, research on rates, sample contracts or payment models, and ideas for making payment sustainable beyond Medicaid reimbursement.
Grant-funded certification training for rural Community Health Workers
The is offering to pay for 24 Community Health Worker (CHW) certification trainings through NEON’s virtual training program! This is a $1,500 value and comes with no cost to your organization.
To be eligible, CHW trainees must be employed at a hospital, clinic, or local public health department in rural Oregon (“rural” as defined by the FORHP, which folks can confirm using the Am I Rural? Tool). Eligible organizations can fill out this form to apply and can learn more about this opportunity by going to the ORH website.
Participants can choose from three cohort training options beginning in August, September, and January.
 Registration is now open for Oregon ECHO Network’s Fall continuing education programming. These free telementoring programs provide ongoing learning for clinicians and clinical teams across Oregon, with most offering continuing education credits including CME and MOC part II. Experienced and new learners are always welcome to sign up. In addition to over a dozen programs that are back by popular demand, OEN will also offer five brand new courses for primary care practices:
- Dermatology for non-dermatologists
- Behavioral Health essentials
- Gender Affirming Care
- Geriatric care for interprofessional trainees
- Dementia in long-term care
 Wednesday July 23 (12-1:30pm PST)
Asthma affects 24 million Americans, yet gaps in diagnosis, access and adherence continue to undermine care, especially in underserved populations. The National Committee for Quality Assurance is hosting a free webinar: Improving Asthma Outcomes: Measures and Care Models, which will explore what’s needed from systems and policies to close these gaps. Policy professionals will gain insights on:
- Evidence-based care models that improve outcomes and reduce disparities.
- The role of non-physician providers and team-based care.
- How health plans and systems can align incentives for preventive asthma care.
- Barriers to access and opportunities for reform.
Participants will hear from experts in clinical care, patient advocacy and health system strategy, and walk away with practical ideas to inform future policy and program decisions. Click here to register.
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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