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Oregon Health Authority
Become Recognized

Become Recognized


Thank you for your interest in becoming a recognized Patient-Centered Primary Care Home and your commitment to better health and better care at lower costs for all Oregonians.
 

Any health care practice that meets the key standards set by the program can become a recognized Patient-Centered Primary Care Home, including:
  • Physical health providers
  • Behavioral, addictions and mental health care providers
  • Solo practitioners
  • Group practices
  • Community mental health centers
  • Tribal clinics
  • Rural health clinics
  • Federally qualified health centers
  • School-based health centers

Note: A primary care home does not necessarily need to provide all of the services described by the Standards on-site, but is responsible for coordinating those services within the area and population they serve. Primary care homes are encouraged to partner with local public health agencies and community organizations to educate patients, identify community health priorities, and develop plans to improve the overall health of their communities.

Steps to apply

  1. Review program guides
    Review the Implementation Guide PDF and Technical Assistance and Reporting Guidelines PDF to find detailed information about the standards and technical specifications for required data.
     
  2. Self-assessment tool PDF - meeting the key standards
    Fill out the self-assessment tool to find out which standards you meet before filling out the application. This tool helps you answer questions and gather required data in advance to filling out the application. It also helps you estimate which tier of recognition you could qualify for based on what standards you meet.
     
  3. Apply
    Complete and submit the electronic application. After the application is submitted with all required data, the Oregon Health Authority will review the application and notify the practice within 60 days.
 
 

On-Site Verification

The Oregon Health Authority will conduct a random verification process, or audit, on a select percentage of recognized practices. When a practice is selected for random on-site verification, the Technical Assistance and Reporting Guidelines let you know what information your clinic must demonstrate to support its attestation. The guidelines also describe how clinics should collect and calculate any data that may be required.

Page updated: May 21, 2012