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What is the MAC?
The Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) is a federally-mandated body which advises the Oregon Health Policy Commission, the Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research and the Department of Human Services on the operation of Oregon’s Medicaid program, including the Oregon Health Plan. The MAC develops policy recommendations at the request of the Governor and the Legislature. For more information please contact Nicole Merrithew.
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Membership Roster
Rhonda Busek
Chief Operations Officer,
Lane Individual Practice Association (LIPA)
Carole Romm, Co-Chair
Central City Concern
Jim Russell, MSW, Co-Chair
Mid Valley Behavioral Health
Michael Shirtcliff, DMD
The Advantage Community
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Dick Stenson
Tuality Health Alliance
Thomas Turek, MD
Retired OMAP Medical Director
Practicing Physician
Ellen Gradison
Attorney, Oregon Law Center
Member emeritus:
Rick Wopat, MD
Samaritan Health Physicians
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| Policy Recommendations |
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Behavioral Health Integration
In response to the health disparities that exist among populations that experience mental health or addictions problems, the Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) reviewed key issues surrounding integration of physical, behavioral, and oral health services within the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) between February and June 2009. The MAC heard testimony from mental health and substance abuse consumer advocates, providers, state program administrators, and other stakeholders. These presentations, written testimony submitted to the MAC, and current research guided the Committee in developing recommendations for integrating behavioral and physical health care. The MAC submitted its recommendations to the Director of the Department of Human Services/Director-Designee of the Oregon Health Authority August 17, 2009 and will continue to collaborate with other public and private groups, including the Oregon Health Authority, working on behavioral health integration and improved health outcomes for all Oregonians.
Oral Health Access
Between June and November 2008, the Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) discussed oral health access issues and gathered input from 13 interested groups and stakeholders including: the Division of Medical Assistance Programs representatives, consumer advocates, dental insurance plans and Dental Care Organizations, Oregon Health Plan Fully-Capitated Health Plans, Department of Human Services Public Health, Oregon Office of Rural Health, Oregon Child Development Coalition (Head Start focused), a rural practicing dentist, Oregon Dental Association, Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association, and the Oregon Board of Dentistry. The Committee was also given research on state level, dental health status vital statistics, primary care dental capacity, and a national report on oral health access. Feedback from these groups, as well as, current research helped to define recommendations the MAC submitted to the Director of the Oregon Department of Human Services on March 31, 2009.
Covering Kids
In February 2006, Governor Kulongoski requested that the Medicaid Advisory Committee work with the Oregon Health Policy Commission and the Health Services Commission to produce a set of policy recommendations for maximizing new and existing resources to ensure that all of Oregon's children have access to health care. These recommendations will support the development of the Governor's 2007-2009 recommended budget and the development of Oregon's revised Medicaid demonstration waivers. The MAC held community meetings across Oregon in April and May to talk with stakeholders and citizens about the best way to improve children's access to health care services.
The Committee submitted its recommendations to the Governor's Office on May 18, 2006 and will work with the Oregon Health Policy Commission and the Health Services Commission in the coming months as those bodies develop recommendations for improved access to health care for all Oregonians.
Over the next 18 months, the MAC will address such issues as chronic care management, expanded health coverage for parents, long-term care, health disparities, and Medicaid financing options.
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| Upcoming Meetings |
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Public Meeting Notice
Next Meeting
January 27, 2009
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Oregon State Library, room 103
Address: 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
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| Meeting Minutes and Agendas |
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October 28, 2009
Minutes (pdf)
September 23, 2009
No Meeting in August
July 22, 2009
June 24, 2009
May 27, 2009
April 22, 2009
March 25, 2009
February 25, 2009
January 28, 2009
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