Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Stakeholder Survey from OHA


Dear Stakeholder:

In our recent agreement with CMS regarding health system transformation, Oregon agreed to “conduct an exploratory stakeholder process that would result in a report to CMS regarding the integration of DHS Medicaid-funded LTC for the aged or people with disabilities into CCO global budgets.”

To accomplish DHS will engage a small group of approximately 20 Stakeholders from across a number of interests.  Our goal is that these stakeholders represent both the long term care and health care systems.  Additionally, we are seeking a balance between provider and consumer representatives.  We plan on beginning the detailed work in May 2013.  At this point, we anticipate monthly 4-hour work sessions over the course of six months.  The goal is finalize the report in November with CMS submission in December.  DHS is the lead agency for conducting this work but will partner strongly with OHA.

If you are interested in participating in this study, please submit an email to Susan Otter that answers the following questions: 

Name:
Title:
Organization:
Do you represent the provider or consumer perspective?
Why are you interested in participating in this exercise?
Can you commit to approximately six 4-hour work sessions from May 2013-November 2013?
Can you commit to reviewing and potentially editing materials resulting from work sessions?

Please send an email with the answers to these questions to susan.otter@state.or.us by February 19, 2013.  We will select approximately ten individuals from the health care community to participate in this exercise.

You can review the OHA announcement and informational materials about the Accountability Plan online athttp://www.oregon.gov/oha/OHPB/Pages/health-reform/cms-waiver.aspx

Sincerely

Bruce Goldberg, M.D.
Director
Oregon Health Authority