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Senate passes bill extending initial contract terms for Oregon CCOs to at least five years
Summary
House Bill 2205 requires Oregon Health Authority contracts with coordinated care organizations to run at least five years and standardizes contract lengths across CCOs; supporters said longer terms improve outcomes and allow community investment.
The Oregon Senate on Wednesday passed House Bill 2205, which requires initial contracts between the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and coordinated care organizations (CCOs) to be for a term of no less than five years and directs that contract length be the same for all CCOs.
Senator Patterson, speaking on the floor, said the change aims to provide stability so CCOs can make long‑term investments in prevention, behavioral health and workforce development. “Longer contract terms…
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