Health Care Transformation and SBHCs

This webpage will be updated as changes in Oregon’s health care reform continue.  Check back regularly for updates.

Oregon has prioritized the conversion of our health care system to a model that focuses on ensuring a healthy population through person-centered care in a cost-effective manner through the development of Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs). School-based health centers are natural partners in the health care reform movement to help ensure a healthy population of children and adolescents.

The SBHC State Program Office strongly encourages all SBHCs to become state-recognized as a Patient-Centered Primary Care Home (PCPCH). Coordinated Care Organizations are required to include recognized primary care homes in their networks of care to the maximum extent feasible.

Below are some links to help answer your questions:

The best place to find the most up-to-date answers on Oregon health reform efforts is at health.oregon.gov. You can find fact sheets on CCOs, county health systems and Patient-Centered Primary Care Homes. You can find Frequently Asked Questions for OHP clients, a map showing where letters of intent were submitted, presentations, documents and legislation.

• What is a CCO?
  http://health.oregon.gov/OHA/OHPB/health-reform/ccos.shtml
• Who has applied to become a CCO in my area?
  You can find the list of CCO applicants and the implementation timeline line here: https://cco.health.oregon.gov/Pages/CCO-Applicant-Names.aspx
• What does it mean to be Patient-Centered Primary Care Home recognized?
  http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/OHPR/HEALTHREFORM/PCPCH/index.shtml
• The following link provides answers to PCPCH Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/OHPR/HEALTHREFORM/PCPCH/answers.shtml
• How will my Medicaid reimbursement be affected by PCPCH recognition?
  http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/OHPR/HEALTHREFORM/PCPCH/payment-incentives.shtml
• How will my state-awarded SBHC funds be affected by PCPCH recognition?
  At this time your state-awarded SBHC funds will not be affected by PCPCH recognition.

• Other Resources
  The Oregon School-Based Health Center Network hosted a summit focused on CCO and PCPCH development and SBHCs.  Visit their website for more information regarding the summit.
  http://www.osbhcn.org/resources/healthcaretransformation