Dept. Of Human Services Health

Dept. Of Human Services Health, part of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), is a state government entity responsible for overseeing healthcare policy and purchasing in Oregon. It manages a wide range of public health services, including behavioral health programs, healthcare system reform initiatives, disease prevention efforts, and environmental health monitoring. Through federal contracts and grants, Dept. Of Human Services Health provides critical health-related services to the federal government, primarily in the areas of mental health, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and healthcare data management. The agency administers Oregon's Medicaid program, public employee benefits, and the state health insurance marketplace, serving as the designated state authority for mental health and addiction treatment services.

In terms of federal contracts, Dept. Of Human Services Health has engaged in limited but specialized work. The agency's most recent contract award was a $5,080 purchase order from the Department of Veterans Affairs in November 2022 for "OREGON APAC DATA." This contract likely involved providing data management services related to the Oregon All Payer All Claims (APAC) database, which supports healthcare analysis and policy development. While this is the only prime contract award detailed in the provided information, it demonstrates the agency's capacity to fulfill targeted federal requirements in healthcare data management. The contract was not designated under any set-aside program, indicating it was awarded through full and open competition.

Dept. Of Human Services Health has received substantial federal grant funding to implement critical behavioral health and substance abuse programs statewide. Major awards from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) include over $40 million in block grants for community mental health services and substance abuse prevention and treatment from 2021-2025. These grants support comprehensive systems of care, including outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, and recovery support services. The agency also received a $10.4 million grant to enhance Oregon's 988 crisis response system, improving workforce training and community engagement. Additional grants from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services support mobile crisis intervention services and health insurance marketplace outreach. Dept. Of Human Services Health routinely sub-awards portions of these grants to county health departments, community organizations, and local partners to implement programs throughout Oregon, leveraging federal funding to address pressing public health needs across the state.