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@OHAOregon
November 15, 2018
Contacts: Saerom England, 971-239-6483, saerom.y.england@dhsoha.state.or.us (media inquiries)
Daphne Peck, 503-373-1985, herc.info@state.or.us (meeting information or accommodation)
Chronic Pain Task Force meets December 5 in Lake Oswego
What: A public meeting of the Health Evidence Review Commission's Chronic Pain Task Force
When: December 5, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Crowne Plaza hotel, Plaza 2 & 3, 14811 Kruse Oaks Drive, Lake Oswego. The public also may attend via a listen-only conference line by calling 888-204-5984, participant code 801373.
Agenda includes: Review opioid tapering evidence evaluation by Oregon Health & Science University’s Center for Evidence-based Policy; review results of CCO survey of implementation of previous back and neck pain coverage changes and implementation of other potential coverage changes related to chronic pain; review and discuss potential alternatives to task force proposal; public comment will be accepted for 30 minutes starting at about 11 a.m.
For more information about the meeting, visit the committee’s website at https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/DSI-HERC/Pages/Meetings-Public.aspx. The meeting agenda and materials will be available one week before the meeting.
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If you need help or have questions, please contact Daphne Peck at 503-373-1985, 711 TTY or herc.info@state.or.us at least 48 hours before the event. Written comments are also welcome at herc.info@state.or.us.