| About Us | |
| Mission Statement | |
Department of Human Services
Helping People to Become Independent, Health and Safe
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| Organization | |
| Annual Performance Measures The Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research (OHPR) conducts impartial, non-partisan policy analysis, research and evaluation, and provides technical assistance to support health reform planning and implementation in Oregon. The office serves in an advisory capacity to Oregon Health Policy Board, the Oregon Health Authority, the Governor and the Legislature. Policy Design and Development — OHPR conducts analyses and makes recommendations on health policies to achieve the goals of the Oregon Health Authority. The office also provides staff support, policy coordination, and project management in support of the Oregon Health Policy Board and a variety of committees including: Health Information Technology Oversight Committee; Medicaid Advisory Committee; the Safety Net Advisory Council; and the Health Care Workforce Committee. Policy Research and Evaluation — OHPR compiles and analyzes technical and statistical information about Oregon’s health care system that can be used by policy makers both inside and outside of state government. OHPR also conducts research and evaluation to educate policy development, evaluate OHA programs, and provide data to support health system and program planning. Through the Oregon Health Research and Evaluation Collaborative (OHREC), the office facilitates independent research and evaluation of the Oregon health care system. Clinical Services and Comparative Effectiveness Research — OHPR provides comparative effectiveness and benefit design research to inform OHA and private sector development efforts. This work is conducted by the Health Services Commission, which manages the Oregon Health Plan’s Prioritized List of Health Services, and the Health Resources Commission, which analyzes and disseminates information on the effectiveness and costs of medical technologies. Community Health Initiatives — OHPR provides technical assistance and coordination for OHA primary care, safety net initiatives and grant programs. | |
