The Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) posted its draft agenda and meeting materials for the April 15 meeting. Check the PDAB website for updates prior to the meeting. Register in advance.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Board of Pharmacy posted two current Board Member Opportunities:
Also in Oregon, the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) posted its draft agenda for the April 15 meeting. Check the PDAB website for updates prior to the meeting. Register in advance.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Board of Pharmacy posted the April 8-10, 2026 Board Meeting Agenda and meeting materials. On page 4 of the agenda, please note the Rulemaking Policy Discussion Items scheduled on April 9. Additional meeting materials may be added to the agenda prior to the board meeting. Visit the board website for current meeting materials.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) posted its draft agenda and meeting materials for the March 18 meeting. Check the PDAB website for updates prior to the meeting. Register in advance.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Board of Pharmacy adopted the following Temporary Rule and Protocols:
February 25, 2026, Temporary Rule Noticed
Email all rulemaking related inquiries to pharmacy.rulemaking@bop.oregon.gov.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) posted its draft agenda and meeting materials for the February 18 meeting. Check the PDAB website for updates prior to the meeting. Register in advance.
Also in Oregon, the PDAB published its quarterly newsletter for January 2026. Past editions are available online.
Also in Oregon, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) published a temporary rule adopting the new version of the High-Cost Drug Carve-Out (HCDCO) List effective February 1. In September 2025, OHA leadership and the Governor’s office agreed to implement a number of changes effective January 2026 that would reduce costs and administrative burden for coordinated care organizations (CCOs). Starting January 1, 2026, select high-cost drugs are carved out from CCO capitation. This is referred to as the High-Cost Drug Carve-Out (HCDCO). OHA reviews prior authorization (PA) requests for HCDCO products. Approved treatments will be covered by OHA directly on a fee-for-service (FFS) basis according to FFS reimbursement rules. CCOs are responsible for everything else, including care coordination, drug administration, inpatient stays, transportation, etc. There are 47 drugs on the initial HCDCO List. They all have a high cost ($500k or more per member per year) and treat a rare condition that has few, if any, other treatment alternatives. New drugs requested for review may be added to the HCDCO List up to four times a year following the rulemaking process if they meet these criteria.
Finally in Oregon, the Department of Human Services announced a new resource to help promote food resources across the state. Individuals may visit NeedFood.Oregon.gov to find food resources near them.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
Below are highlights from a recent review of the state's Rural Health Transformation Program website. Members are encouraged to review the website for additional insights into the state's plan. Also, please sign up for the newsletter to receive updates directly. For questions or additional information, please contact: RHTP@oha.oregon.gov.
RHTP Timeline
Anticipated medium-term activities in 2026 include:
Anticipated long-term activities in 2027 and beyond include:
December 2, 2025, Informational Webinar: Please note Implementation/Distribution Timeline and Next Steps.
Rural Health Transformation Program: Allowable Use of Funds: Visit the Rural Health Transformation Program website and scroll down to "Rural Health Transformation Program: Allowable Use of Funds".
Frequently Asked Questions: Please note that these will be updated regularly. (Accessed on February 3, 2026) Visit the Rural Health Transformation Program website and scroll down to "Frequently Asked Questions:" Below are the categories of information.
Also in Oregon, the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) posted its draft agenda for the February 18 meeting. Check the PDAB website for updates to the agenda and the meeting materials. Register in advance.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
As a member of the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA), the Oregon Health Authority announced endorsement of the 2026 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule.
Also in Oregon, the Board of Pharmacy posted the February 11-13, 2026 Board Meeting Agenda and meeting materials.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) posted its draft agenda and meeting materials for the January 21 meeting. Check the PDAB website for updates to the agenda and the meeting materials. Register in advance.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
