The Immunization Policy Advisory Team (IPAT) meets June 5 from 12:00 noon -2:00 pm Pacific via Zoom and requires registering in advance using this link. The final agenda will be available at the meeting or via email request three days before the meeting date by contacting imm.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov. The Immunization Program works to reduce the incidence of vaccine-preventable disease in the state. Staff members identify and promote evidence-informed public health best practices to both the public and healthcare professionals throughout the state. For more information, visit the program's website.
Also in Oregon, the Oregon Healthcare Authority (OHA) seeks help to make healthcare more affordable. Oregonians are invited to submit applications to serve on two new committees focused on healthcare affordability. May 16 is the extended deadline to apply for both committees. Applications and more information are available on the Committee on Health Care Affordability and Industry Advisory Committee webpages. Once their members are chosen, the committees plan to meet beginning this summer.
The Committee on Health Care Affordability, also simply called the Affordability Committee, is seeking diverse voices. Its members may include people who receive health care, employers that purchase insurance, health economists and health policy experts.
The Affordability Committee will be supported by the Industry Advisory Committee, which also aims to include a variety of perspectives, ranging from health insurers to providers, hospitals and health industry leaders. Health care professionals in small or independent practices, and those who specialize in primary care, behavioral health, oral health or pediatrics are particularly encouraged to apply to the industry committee.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.