What’s Goin’ On?

Be on the lookout for the Legislative and Advocacy Committee’s news in our “What’s Goin’ On” series here, via email, and social media pages. 

We are aiming to update this monthly.

We have been preparing for the upcoming legislative session with four main projects:

1. Representing OTPs on the Care First Coalition

Care First Coalition is a group of state health organizations that are working together to encourage the reduction in Oregon’s healthcare administrative burden. Participants include teams from the Oregon Medical Association, Oregon Dental Association, Behavioral Health Providers, Physician Assistants, Physical Therapists, Naturopathic Doctors, Acupuncturists, Pharmacists, Anesthesiologists, Family Physicians, Psychiatrists, Pediatricians and Optometric Physicians and, of course, Occupational Therapy Practitioners. We will be attending upcoming meetings addressing: Prior authorization, payment issues, audits, use of AI, DCBS enforcement, creation of a provider ombudsman, TPA oversight, and Commercial Activities Tax issues.

2. We are continuing to recruit OTPs for our L&A Committee! 

Interested in supporting our efforts? Reach out to otaolegislative@gmail.com for information.

3. We are on a mission to encourage YOU to join the State’s Committees, Commissions and Workgroups.

OTPs are underrepresented at the state level, and if more of us are involved, the more visible and included our profession will be. Follow this link to find the State’s Committees, Commissions and Workgroups Each group has a page and a list of vacancies, if there are any. You must sign up for a Workday Account (this is the application portal) Some OTPs may qualify for payment for their time.

4. We are planning our next OTP Advocacy Day in Salem on September 9th, 2026. We will be sending out more details in the coming months. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS and join us!