Oregon Health Policy Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered several critical updates and actions regarding state health policy. Key discussion points included updates on the Oregon Health Authority's interim leadership and budget, the implementation and communication strategies for the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency unwinding, and changes to SNAP benefits. The board also formally approved the Health Equity Committee charter and appointed a new member to the Cost Growth Target Advisory Committee. Other topics included the Basic Health Program Blueprint development, legislative updates regarding health equity and coordinated care organization payments, and a detailed implementation status update on the 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver, specifically regarding funding and infrastructure protocols.