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Department of Human Services
Helping people to become independent, healthy and safe
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| Annual Performance Measures The Oregon Hospital Quality Indicators are a joint effort of the Oregon Health Policy Commission and OHPR. The Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research The Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research (OHPR) is responsible for the development and analysis of health policy in Oregon and serves as the policymaking body for the Oregon Health Plan. The Office provides analysis, technical, and policy support to assist the Governor and the Legislature in setting health policy. It carries out specific tasks assigned by the Legislature and the Governor, provides reports and conducts analyses relating to health care costs, utilization, quality, and access. The Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research also carries out its responsibilities by providing staff support to statutorily established advisory bodies responsible for health care policy recommendations including: the Oregon Health Policy Commission, the Health Services Commission, the Health Resources Commission, the Advisory Committee on Physician Credentialing, the Medicaid Advisory Committee, and the Safety Net Advisory Council. It also coordinates the work of the Oregon Health Research and Evaluation Collaborative and the Oregon Prescription Drug Program. For further information on the Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research contact the OHPR Administrator, Jeanene Smith at (503) 373-1625 or Jeanene Smith. The Oregon Health Policy Commission (HPC) enacted out of the 72nd Legislative session, this Commission is responsible for health policy and planning for the state. The Commission identifies and analyzes significant health care issues affecting the state and makes policy recommendations to the Governor, the Legislature and OHPR. For more information on this Commission, please contact Gretchen Morley MPA, OHPC Director at (503) 373-1641 or Gretchen Morley. | |
