The Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) advocates at both the state and federal levels to highlight the vital role of community health centers in Oregon’s health safety net. By engaging with legislators, state agencies, and stakeholder coalitions, OPCA champions policies that expand access to care and strengthen health centers.
OPCA’s Policy team diligently tracks legislative, executive, and judicial developments to stay responsive to Oregon’s health centers’ needs. This ongoing effort aims to build trust and confidence in our advocacy strategy, ensuring it remains grounded, coordinated, and effective.
OPCA keeps members informed about key legislative and regulatory developments as they unfold and remains attentive to emerging issues affecting health center financial sustainability and the integrity of delivering whole-person care. In 2026, our policy team is focused on advancing specific priorities across three key areas to support health centers and their patients.
OPCA advocates at the state and federal level to elevate the value and impact of Federally Qualified Health Centers within Oregon’s healthcare safety net, highlighting the importance of investing in health centers to reduce overall health care spending.
OPCA recognizes that the Federal 340B Drug Pricing Program must be protected to ensure Oregonians can access affordable, life-saving medications and community health centers can provide whole-person care to the communities they serve.
OPCA advances policies that expand access to affordable, high-quality health care, ensuring all Oregonians, regardless of income, insurance status, or geography, can receive the care they need and improve health outcomes across the state.
