In this one hour webinar, which is part of the Hot Topics series, Jean O’Connor, JD, DrPH, discusses the origins and progress of the movement toward coordinated care organizations (CCOs) in Oregon. O’Connor also explains how the implementation of CCOs will dramatically change how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, fostering accountability, reducing waste, and lowering costs.
Learning Objectives
- Describe Oregon’s model for transforming its health care system
- Identify at least one way that public health can ensure prevention is a key component of health reform
- Relate state-level health reform activities to opportunities to address the social determinants of health
Intended Audience
Public health organization leaders and partners; local, state, and tribal public health practitioners; managers in health care organizations interested in working with public health
Presenter
Jean O’Connor, JD, DrPH, is the Deputy Director of the Oregon Public Health Division within the Oregon Health Authority. Her responsibilities include leading policy and strategy activities for the Division, overseeing the State’s public health preparedness and accreditation activities, and helping to ensure public health’s engagement in the transformation of Oregon’s health system.
