Oregon has long struggled to provide adequate mental health care to its residents, and current administrative rules governing Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) exacerbate the problem. Specifically, Oregon Administrative Rule 410-141-3515(14)(d)(C) requires that "Routine behavioral health care for non-priority populations: Assessment within seven days of the request, with a second appointment occurring as clinically appropriate." While this rule sounds promising on paper, its implementation exposes a glaring loophole that undermines the intent of timely access to care.

Oregon has a unique opportunity to improve access to counseling services, address workforce challenges, and save taxpayer dollars by adopting the Counseling Compact. This multistate agreement allows licensed professional counselors to practice across member states with greater ease, fostering mobility, efficiency, and innovation in the field. Here’s why Oregon must act now to join the Compact.

In a rapidly evolving landscape of social work, Oregon has an opportunity to lead by example. By adopting the Social Work Licensure Compact, the state can address pressing workforce challenges, reduce bureaucratic barriers, and save significant taxpayer dollars. Here’s why this legislation is not only practical but essential for Oregon.

We are dedicated to investing our knowledge, energy, and resources to develop the technology required to make this system a reality at the lowest possible cost. Our expertise in software development and healthcare systems positions us uniquely to tackle the challenges that previously hindered the OCCP.