Primary Care Office

What We Do

The Oregon Primary Care Office is part of the Oregon Health Authority’s Division of Health Policy and Analytics and its Clinical Supports, Integration and Workforce Unit.

We provide:

Analysis and recognition of workforce inequities
Resources to expand and diversify the health care workforce
Support for structural changes by educational institutions, clinics, and health care systems to develop culturally responsive health care services

What's Happening

Implementation of House Bill 2665 (2023): Maximum Wage Rates for Temporary Health Care Staffing Agencies

The Primary Care Office is in the process of implementing House Bill 2665, passed by the 2023 Oregon Legislature. This new law will establish maximum wage rates for temporary health care staff working at specific facilities and hospitals in the following roles:

Registered nurse
Licensed practical nurse
Certified medical assistant
Certified nursing assistant
Direct caregiver

Find more information on the House Bill 2665 webpage.

Find the Incentive Program that is best for you

The Primary Care Office provides access to a number of state- and federally-funded provider incentives. Not sure which is the best for you? Consult these matrices of state-funded resources and federally-funded resources that you may be eligible for.

2022 J-1 Waiver Program Report

The J-1 Waiver Program Report for 2022 Program Year is now available.

Health Care Provider Incentive Program

The Health Care Provider Incentive Program supports the vision that every Oregon community deserves access to quality health services. This program includes the following incentives:

APPLY for loan repayment

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