October 21, 2021

Contacts: Philip Schmidt, 503-383-6079, philip.schmidt@dshoha.state.or.us  (media inquiries)

Daphne Peck, 503-580-9792, herc.info@dhsoha.state.or.us (meeting information or accommodation)

Oregon Health Evidence Review Commission and VBBS Subcommittee to meet Nov. 18 online

Health Evidence Review Commission Meets online on Nov. 18

What: A public meeting of the Health Evidence Review Commission

When: Thursday, November 18, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Where: By Zoom https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1619077888?pwd=WWFIMXAxQTUxV2lBT3M4ak9YWE9tdz09 

Or dial 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 161 907 7888 | Passcode: 333914

Note: Unscheduled testimony will not be allowed at the meeting. If you think you may want to testify, please complete the survey to sign up at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/herc-public-comment by Tuesday, 11/16/21, noon. If you decide not to testify, you can always decline later. If you need assistance in signing up for public testimony, please call Daphne Peck at 503-580-9792.

 Written public comment (up to 1,000 words per sender for each topic) will be accepted until noon on 11/16/21; submit to HERC.Info@dhsoha.state.or.us.

Agenda: HERC will consider the following topics:

• VBBS report*

*Topics which remain unresolved at the conclusion of the morning's VbBS meeting will not be heard by HERC until a later date. Public notice of tabled topics will be announced 28-days prior their next scheduled discussion.

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. 

HERC’s Value-based Benefits Subcommittee meets November 18 Online

What: A public meeting of the Health Evidence Review Commission’s Value-based Benefits Subcommittee

When: Thursday, November 18, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Where: By Zoom https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1619077888?pwd=WWFIMXAxQTUxV2lBT3M4ak9YWE9tdz09 

Or dial 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 161 907 7888 | Passcode: 333914

Note: Unscheduled testimony will not be allowed at the meeting. If you think you may want to testify, please complete the survey to sign up at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/herc-public-comment by Tuesday, 11/16/21, noon. If you decide not to testify, you can always decline later. If you need assistance in signing up for public testimony, please call Daphne Peck at 503-580-9792.

 Written public comment (up to 1,000 words per sender for each topic) will be accepted until noon on 11/16/21; submit to HERC.Info@dhsoha.state.or.us.

Agenda: Items scheduled for discussion could include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Straightforward consent agenda items
• New COVID-19 vaccine codes
• Advisory Panel reports
  • Genetics Advisory Panel
    • Expanded carrier screening
      • Updates to the prenatal and non-prenatal genetic testing guidelines
    • Whole genome sequencing
    • NCCN reference updates to the hereditary cancer genetic testing guideline
  • Oral Health Advisory Panel
    • 2022 CDT code placements
    • Porcelain crowns
    • Non-restorative caries treatment
    • Orthodontia for handicapping malocclusion
    • D0190 dental screening code placement
  • Behavioral Health Advisory Panel
    • Nightmare disorder
    • HCPCS code review for substance use disorder waiver
    • Selective mutism
  • 2022 CPT and HCPCS code placements
  • Platelet rich plasma
  • Radiofrequency ablation and cryotherapy for select renal cell cancers
  • Pelvic congestion syndrome
  • Cyanoacrylate vein ablation for varicose veins
  • Breast reconstruction after lumpectomy
  • Breast MRI guidelines
  • Clarify coverage for EPSDT treatment services for unfunded conditions which may affect childhood growth, development and school attendance
  • 2024 Biennial review combining duplicative angioedema lines

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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• Sign language and spoken language interpreters
• Written materials in other languages
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If you need help or have questions, please contact Daphne Peck at 503-580-9792, 711 TTY or herc.info@dhsoha.state.or.us at least 48 hours before the event. Written comments are also welcome at herc.info@dhsoha.state.or.us.