HITOC currently has two membership vacancies: one for an oral health representative and one reserved for a Tribal representative. Recruitment for Tribal representation is managed through OHA Tribal Affairs and is at the discretion of the Tribes. Open recruitment for an oral health representative is expected in 2025.
How to Apply for Future Vacancies:
What is HITOC?
HITOC members are responsible for setting health IT strategies for Oregon that advance health equity and improve the health system.
HITOC developed the Strategic Plan for Health IT to provide high-level priorities, guidance, and direction for health IT over the next five years. Their vision is that health IT empowers individuals and communities to reach their full health potential and well-being. The work of HITOC's Strategic Plan applies to patients and consumers, providers and clinic staff, community-based organizations (CBOs), hospitals, health systems, coordinated care organizations (CCOs) and health insurance companies, technology partners, state agencies, and more. Visit HITOC's Strategic Plan website to learn more.
Additionally, HITOC is responsible for making policy recommendations, assessing the health IT landscape, and providing programmatic oversight. HITOC reports to the Oregon Health Policy Board, and the Board approves HITOC's membership
Who we're looking for:
Candidates should have strong lived and professional experience with health IT and how it impacts people in Oregon. Ideal candidates are committed to eliminating health inequities and ensuring health system transformation efforts are supported by health IT.
Note: Technology vendors are not eligible to serve on HITOC but may be considered for workgroups or subcommittees.
The Oregon Health Policy Board is committed to ensuring all committees reflect the racial, ethnic, language, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and geographic diversity of Oregonians. HITOC members represent a broad range of partners that are impacted health IT, including but not limited to:
- Individuals (consumers/patients)
- Providers and clinic staff
- The Nine Federally Recognized Tribes of Oregon
- Community-based organizations (CBOs)
- Hospitals
- Health systems
- Coordinated care organizations (CCOs) and health insurance plans
- Technology partners
- State agencies
HITOC members represent organizations that use a wide array of health IT tools and systems.
Details of service:
HITOC members serve terms of up to three years and can be reappointed when their term ends. Reappointment is at the discretion of the member, the HITOC Chairs, and the Board.
HITOC meets every two months for 3 hours from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Meetings are held on even months and typically fall on the first Thursday of the month (please check the
HITOC meetings page for the exact schedule). Most meetings are virtual, and members can join online or via phone. HITOC meets in person approximately once per year with an option to join virtually.
Qualified members of state committees can apply to be compensated for committee work. Compensation is taxable. More information can be found on the
OHA Committees Website.
Staff contact:
For questions about HITOC, membership or recruitment, please contact Laurel Moffat at
Laurel.Moffat@oha.oregon.gov.
Accessibility:
Everyone has a right to know about and use Oregon Health Authority (OHA) programs and services. OHA provides free help. Some examples of the free help OHA can provide are:
- Sign language and spoken language interpreters
- Written materials in other languages
- Braille
- Real-time captioning (CART)
- Large print
- Audio and other formats
If you need help or have questions, please contact
HITOC.INFO@odhsoha.oregon.gov, or 711 TTY.