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			Health Reform in Oregon The Oregon Health Policy Board's proposed business plan for Coordinated Care Organizations is on its way to the Legislature for review during this year's session which begins on February 1. It is predicated on the projected savings calculated by Health Management Associates, Inc.
		Meanwhile, the Oregon Health Insurance Exchange and the Health Information Technology Oversight Council are on task with their pieces of Oregon health care reform. Helpful reference documents County-CCO Agreements: Analysis of Issues & Guidance for Development 5 Things Every County Commissioner Should Know (About Health Care Reform) Become a recognized Oregon Patient-Centered Primary Care Home Register your clinic with the Oregon Health Authority to be recognized as a Patient-Centered Primary Care Home. This will not only help you stay competitive in the emerging CCO marketplace, you will also be eligible to receive the enhanced Medicaid rate for primary care homes.

			Southern Oregon Psychiatrists Lead the Way on Practice Guidelines for Psychotropic Medications Three Southern Oregon psychiatrists have created a Continuing Medical Education course that uses Robert
		Whitaker's Anatomy of an Epidemic as a springboard for practice guidelines around the prescribing of psychotropic medications. more...
			Peers in Action Recovery & Peer-to-Peer Services Peer services are an integral part of the Recovery Model of care. In Oregon, peer-run organizations and peer professionals integrated into the community mental health programs are growing all the time. Check out state and local progress at the AMH Wellness Initiative webpage. VISIONS: Art for Resilience and Transformation is a new Oregon-based non-profit led by artist and peer advocate, Meghan Caughey. State Policy The Consumer/Survivor Council to the Oregon Health Authority meets the second Wednesday of the month from 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. at the Human Services Building in Salem, 500 Summer St NE. Local Policy County/Tribal Advisory Committees are mandated to have consumer representation in their membership. Ask your county/tribal board or your community mental health program director if you would like to be considered for appointment.

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