HB2300 – Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group Algorithms (ORS 414.359)

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Date Passed

8/2/2017

Effective Date

8/2/2017

Summary

Establishes the Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group in the Oregon Health Authority to develop evidence-based algorithms for prescription drug treatment of mental health disorders in medical assistance recipients and advise on drug coverage policies.

Healthcare Implications

Creates a formal governance structure for algorithm-based mental health treatment protocols in Medicaid, influencing how algorithmic prescribing and prior-authorization tools are designed, implemented, and updated for behavioral health care.

Impact Level

Medium

Keywords

Safety & Risk; Clinical Quality & Efficacy; Transparency & Governance

Stakeholders

Patients & Public; Providers & Health Systems; Payers & Purchasers; Regulators & Government