OPCA Mission

The Oregon Primary Care Association, a nonprofit member association, provides advocacy on public policy and assistance to members in order to help decrease health disparities and increase access to comprehensive health care for low income and vulnerable people in Oregon.

About Us

The Oregon Primary Care Association is a non-profit membership organization founded in 1984. OPCA members represent Community Health Centers (also knows as Federally Qualified Health Centers or FQHCs), organizations working towards improving access to health care services for caring individuals.

Since its founding, OPCA has been a voice in Oregon and nationally, for assuring the availability and accessibility of high quality primary care services for low-income and other vulnerable populations. The organization is an advocate for adequate reimbursement for Health Centers and actively represents its members in policy decisions at the state and national level. As a catalyst for improved health care for all Oregonians, OPCA is recognized as an innovative collaborator, seeking new and workable solutions to removing barriers and assuring the long term viability of health care services for Oregon’s most vulnerable people.

Vision

Oregon Primary Care Association is a catalyst and unifying voice of its members for collaboration, leadership, growth and sustainability by: Shaping public policy with knowledge, understanding and information; Empowering members to deliver the highest quality service to low income and vulnerable people in Oregon

Values

Oregon Primary Care Association believes that every person has a right to accessible quality comprehensive health care.

• Oregon Primary Care Association exists to create an environment for its members to support one another being fair and respectful, equitable and collaborative.
• In a competitive environment, Oregon Primary Care Association members will treat members with trust, respect and fairness promoting cooperation and collaboration.
• Oregon Primary Care Association is committed to providing assistance to members to build healthier communities across Oregon.
• Oregon Primary Care Association will act with integrity, responsibility and accountability in carrying out their mission.
• Oregon Primary Care Association members are committed to delivering excellence and efficiency in the operation of their organizations.