Oregon

Moving forward, OHA is seeking new ways to expand APAC’s reach and further its ability to inform health care improvement efforts. As Oregon’s health system evolves, APAC will evolve as well. For example, beginning in September 2017, APAC will collect data on alternative payment methods – that is, non-claims payments that payers make to health care providers. Adding these data to APAC will provide a more comprehensive look at the complete universe of health care payments in the state. As health care payment models across the nation continue to shift away from traditional fee-for-service arrangements towards capitated arrangements, provider performance incentives, and other alternative payment strategies, APAC will be able to shed light on the prevalence of different health care payment methods in Oregon.