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Health Evidence Review Commission



Health Evidence Review Commission

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The Health Evidence Review Commission (HERC) serves Oregon citizens by ensuring that certain medical procedures, devices and tests paid for with Medicaid health care dollars are safe and proven to work.

What is HERC anyway?

Prioritized List of Health services

Using medical evidence, HERC decides which of these services to cover on the Oregon Health Plan.

Coverage Guidances

Using medical evidence and expert opinion along with values and preferences, HERC decides the best treatment for complex conditions that require in-depth study.


Notices

Recruitment

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Apply to serve on the Disabilities Health Advisory Panel

The Health Evidence Review Commission staff will have a new advisory panel related to disability health beginning 2025. The purpose of this advisory panel is to improve HERC research practices when considering treatments and services related to disability health and chronic diseases.

 

To apply to serve on this advisory panel, complete the DHAP membership application.

 

HERC staff will prioritize recruitment of Oregon Health Plan members with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Please consider applying if you are:

  • A person living with a disability or chronic illness
  • A parent of a minor with disabilities
  • A caregiver to a person with disabilities
  • A health care provider caring for individuals with disabilities
  • A representative of a patient advocacy organization
  • A representative of a health plan that provides services for OHP members

Accommodations and assistance

If you need assistance, please call Jessica Malstrom at (541) 975-3759 or email HERC.Info@oha.oregon.gov