{"id":15000,"date":"2025-12-05T01:00:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T01:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=15000"},"modified":"2026-01-07T20:44:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T20:44:49","slug":"provider-newsletter-uha-connection-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/es\/blog\/news\/provider-newsletter-uha-connection-december-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Provider Newsletter: UHA Connection December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-460b17c stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"460b17c\"><style>.stk-460b17c {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-10, #D7E9D4) !important;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/right-wave-lichen.png) !important;background-position:bottom right !important;background-repeat:no-repeat !important;background-size:470px !important;min-height:424px !important;padding-top:120px !important;padding-bottom:120px !important;margin-bottom:100px !important;}.stk-460b17c:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-10, #D7E9D4) !important;opacity:0 !important;}.stk-460b17c-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;justify-content:flex-start !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-460b17c {padding-top:100px !important;padding-bottom:100px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-460b17c {background-size:60% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-left stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-460b17c-column stk--flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d35fecf\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d35fecf\"><style>.stk-d35fecf-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}.stk-d35fecf-inner-blocks{align-items:flex-start !important;}.stk-d35fecf {max-width:900px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d35fecf {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(66.666% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d35fecf-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d35fecf-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-16c2735\" id=\"house-cleaning\" data-block-id=\"16c2735\"><style>.stk-16c2735 {margin-bottom:21px !important;}.stk-16c2735 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;color:#005b7b !important;line-height:1em !important;font-weight:700 !important;text-transform:uppercase !important;font-family:\"Figtree\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.75px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-16c2735 {margin-bottom:10px !important;}.stk-16c2735 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color has-text-align-left\">DECEMBER 2025<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-8b0ceb4\" id=\"connection-newsletter\" data-block-id=\"8b0ceb4\"><style>.stk-8b0ceb4 {margin-bottom:32px !important;}.stk-8b0ceb4 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:64px !important;color:#005b7b !important;line-height:71px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-8b0ceb4 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:64px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-8b0ceb4 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:44px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-palette-color-8-color has-text-align-left\">Connection Newsletter<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Must-know policy changes, new guidelines, and programs affecting your patients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-81b85b4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"81b85b4\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-81b85b4 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.334% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-81b85b4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-81b85b4-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-row gspb_row gspb_row-id-gsbp-642fdac gspb_row--gutter-custom-0\" id=\"gspb_row-id-gsbp-642fdac\"><div class=\"gspb_row__content\"> \n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-row-column gspb_row__col--9 gspb_row__col--xs-12 gspb_col-id-gsbp-6fcaf91\" id=\"gspb_col-id-gsbp-6fcaf91\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a504617 stk-block-background\" id=\"newsletter-top\" data-block-id=\"a504617\"><style>.stk-a504617 {background-color:#fbfaf6 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:#90c5d0 !important;border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-right:84px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;padding-left:84px !important;margin-bottom:84px !important;}.stk-a504617:before{background-color:#fbfaf6 !important;}.stk-a504617-column{--stk-column-gap:0px !important;row-gap:0px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-a504617 {padding-top:40px !important;padding-right:44px !important;padding-bottom:40px !important;padding-left:44px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-a504617 {padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;margin-bottom:32px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-left-tablet stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a504617-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c9dcf29\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c9dcf29\"><style>.stk-c9dcf29-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-c9dcf29 {max-width:978px !important;min-width:auto !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c9dcf29-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c9dcf29-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-9e0b622\" data-block-id=\"9e0b622\"><style>.stk-9e0b622 .stk--block-align-9e0b622{align-items:center !important;}.stk-9e0b622-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:12px !important;row-gap:12px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center-mobile stk--block-align-9e0b622 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-9e0b622-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5af8af9\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5af8af9\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-5af8af9 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5af8af9-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5af8af9-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-41b436f\" data-block-id=\"41b436f\"><style>.stk-41b436f .stk-img-wrapper{width:75px !important;height:75px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-14363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mi-provider-practice-tactic.svg\" width=\"98\" height=\"98\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e9ef1c8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e9ef1c8\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e9ef1c8 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(90% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e9ef1c8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e9ef1c8-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1f450af\" id=\"practice-tactics\" data-block-id=\"1f450af\"><style>.stk-1f450af {margin-bottom:15px !important;margin-left:12px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-1f450af {margin-left:0px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Practice Tactics<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1042ebd\" id=\"2026-prior-authorization-timeline-changes\" data-block-id=\"1042ebd\"><style>.stk-1042ebd .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-1042ebd .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">2026 Prior Authorization Timeline Changes<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, turnaround timelines for standard medical and behavioral health prior authorization requests will decrease to seven days. A 14-day extension may be applied when additional information is needed to complete the determination. These changes are designed to support timely access to care while ensuring appropriate clinical review.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-bbbafb7 stk-block-background\" id=\"newsletter-top\" data-block-id=\"bbbafb7\"><style>.stk-bbbafb7 {background-color:#fbfaf6 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:#90c5d0 !important;border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-right:84px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;padding-left:84px !important;margin-bottom:84px !important;}.stk-bbbafb7:before{background-color:#fbfaf6 !important;}.stk-bbbafb7-column{--stk-column-gap:0px !important;row-gap:0px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-bbbafb7 {padding-top:40px !important;padding-right:44px !important;padding-bottom:40px !important;padding-left:44px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-bbbafb7 {padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;margin-bottom:32px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-left-tablet stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-bbbafb7-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2bd6bdf\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2bd6bdf\"><style>.stk-2bd6bdf-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-2bd6bdf {max-width:978px !important;min-width:auto !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2bd6bdf-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2bd6bdf-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1fc283b\" id=\"hrsn-benefit-and-process-changes-for-2026\" data-block-id=\"1fc283b\"><style>.stk-1fc283b .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-1fc283b .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">HRSN Benefit and Process Changes for 2026<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, several updates will take effect for Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) benefits. These changes adjust timelines, benefit names, application requirements, and clinical eligibility. The goal is to ensure members with the highest needs receive timely support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-74dfd4f\" id=\"turnaround-timelines\" data-block-id=\"74dfd4f\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Turnaround Timelines<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard processing time will decrease to seven days. A 14-day extension may be approved when additional documentation is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f0af75e\" id=\"benefit-name-changes\" data-block-id=\"f0af75e\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Benefit Name Changes<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To improve clarity for members and providers, HRSN benefits will receive updated names:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HRSN Climate&nbsp;will be renamed Home Changes for Health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HRSN Home Modifications\/Remediations&nbsp;will be renamed Home Changes for Safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-92b3f09\" id=\"application-requirements\" data-block-id=\"92b3f09\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Application Requirements<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Requests for rent or utility support must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completed application forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Income verification for all adults in the household<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A signed lease agreement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Incomplete requests will be dismissed, and members will be notified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-33a4866\" id=\"eligibility-requirements\" data-block-id=\"33a4866\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Eligibility Requirements<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications will no longer be accepted by fax. Submissions may be delivered by email or in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clinical eligibility criteria will be tightened to prioritize members with the greatest needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-059d4a8 stk-block-background\" id=\"newsletter-top\" data-block-id=\"059d4a8\"><style>.stk-059d4a8 {background-color:#fbfaf6 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:#90c5d0 !important;border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-right:84px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;padding-left:84px !important;margin-bottom:84px !important;}.stk-059d4a8:before{background-color:#fbfaf6 !important;}.stk-059d4a8-column{--stk-column-gap:0px !important;row-gap:0px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-059d4a8 {padding-top:40px !important;padding-right:44px !important;padding-bottom:40px !important;padding-left:44px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-059d4a8 {padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;margin-bottom:32px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-left-tablet stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-059d4a8-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-eb95249\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"eb95249\"><style>.stk-eb95249-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-eb95249 {max-width:978px !important;min-width:auto !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-eb95249-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-eb95249-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7b15c6d\" id=\"advance-directives-oar-requirements-and-uha-policy\" data-block-id=\"7b15c6d\"><style>.stk-7b15c6d .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-7b15c6d .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Advance Directives: OAR Requirements and UHA Policy<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Providers must follow Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) and UHA policy to consistently collect, document, upload, and share advance directives. At each new encounter and at regular intervals, providers must confirm whether a patient has an advance directive, store the most current version in the EHR, and ensure that it follows the patient during transitions in care. Valid directives must be honored or, if a provider cannot comply, the patient must be transferred without delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-cde8f38\" id=\"oar-requirements-for-advance-directives\" data-block-id=\"cde8f38\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">OAR Requirements for Advance Directives<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Offer Written Information<br><\/strong>Providers must offer written advance directive information to adult patients and document whether the patient accepts or declines the materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Document Status in the Medical Record<br><\/strong>The medical record must reflect one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A completed advance directive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A documented refusal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A note that materials were offered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A request for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Honor Valid Directives<br><\/strong>Providers must follow valid directives unless a legal exception applies. If unable to comply for ethical, policy, or personal reasons, the provider must arrange a timely transfer or reassignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Share Information During Transitions<br><\/strong>When patients are admitted, transferred, or discharged, providers must share the most recent advance directive or document that no directive is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-06e3acc\" id=\"uha-policy-expectations-for-care-coordination\" data-block-id=\"06e3acc\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">UHA Policy Expectations for Care Coordination<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ask, Document, and Upload<br><\/strong>Providers should ask about advance directive status at each new patient encounter and at regular intervals. Copies must be uploaded to the EHR in a location accessible to the entire care team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Support Patient Understanding<br><\/strong>Providers should explain advance directives in simple language and allow time for questions. The intent is to support informed, unpressured decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coordinate Across Settings<br><\/strong>The most current directive must accompany the patient during transfers, admissions, discharges, or referrals to prevent gaps in communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resolve Conflicts Promptly<br><\/strong>If a directive conflicts with the proposed treatment plan, providers should communicate quickly with the patient or surrogate. Care coordination or case management teams may be consulted to resolve concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Promote Consistency and Respect<br><\/strong>Advance directives are essential clinical documents. All UHA-contracted providers should know where they are stored in the EHR, how to verify them, and how to follow them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7353c68\" id=\"workflow-best-practices-for-providers\" data-block-id=\"7353c68\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Workflow Best Practices for Providers<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask early and revisit the discussion during major health changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep copies updated, legible, and easy to access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clearly flag changes or updates in the record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Involve care coordination when situations are unclear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage patients to review directives with family or chosen decision-makers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e92f0c4\" id=\"why-advance-directives-matter\" data-block-id=\"e92f0c4\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Why Advance Directives Matter<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Advance directives help ensure that patients receive care that reflects their values and priorities when they cannot communicate their wishes. They reduce confusion, prevent unwanted treatment, and support smooth communication between clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and behavioral health partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UHA care coordination staff can assist with patient questions or transition planning. Updated templates and patient handouts are available upon request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-container gspb_container gspb_container-gsbp-b253464\" id=\"gspb_container-id-gsbp-b253464\">\n<p><strong>Support and Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:5412294842\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">541-229-4842<\/a><br><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:casemanagement@umpquahealth.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">casemanagement@umpquahealth.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-8fc2d88 stk-block-background\" id=\"newsletter-top\" data-block-id=\"8fc2d88\"><style>.stk-8fc2d88 {background-color:#fbfaf6 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:#90c5d0 !important;border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-right:84px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;padding-left:84px !important;margin-bottom:84px !important;}.stk-8fc2d88:before{background-color:#fbfaf6 !important;}.stk-8fc2d88-column{--stk-column-gap:0px !important;row-gap:0px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-8fc2d88 {padding-top:40px !important;padding-right:44px !important;padding-bottom:40px !important;padding-left:44px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-8fc2d88 {padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;margin-bottom:32px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-left-tablet stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-8fc2d88-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c298693\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c298693\"><style>.stk-c298693-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-c298693 {max-width:978px !important;min-width:auto !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c298693-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c298693-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-10a117c\" id=\"2025-2026-benefit-plan-updates\" data-block-id=\"10a117c\"><style>.stk-10a117c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-10a117c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">2025\u20132026 Benefit Plan Updates<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Several benefit plan changes will take effect between November 2025 and January 2026. These updates include code additions, code terminations, and revised prior authorization requirements for specific services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2790dc5\" id=\"effective-nov-24-2025\" data-block-id=\"2790dc5\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Effective Nov. 24, 2025<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>J0736 \u2013 Injection, clindamycin phosphate, 300 mg<br><\/strong>Prior authorization is no longer required for any provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>J0737<br><\/strong>Prior authorization is no longer required for any provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>S0077 \u2013 Injection, clindamycin phosphate, 300 mg<br><\/strong>This code has been removed from the benefit plan because it was terminated on June 30, 2023, according to HCPCData.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b6904a3\" id=\"effective-dec-1-2025\" data-block-id=\"b6904a3\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Effective Dec. 1, 2025<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>97151 \u2013 Behavior Identification Assessment<br><\/strong>No prior authorization required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>H0020 \u2013 Alcohol and\/or Drug Services; Methadone Administration and\/or Service<br><\/strong>No PA required for in network providers if funded and paired; No PA required for out of network providers for the first 30 days; PA required after 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b5cb4ec\" id=\"effective-jan-1-2025\" data-block-id=\"b5cb4ec\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Effective Jan. 1, 2025<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PT\/OT\/ST Visit Limits<br><\/strong>Beginning Jan. 1:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Non-EPSDT members may receive 8 visits per calendar year without prior authorization (in network, with above-the-line diagnosis).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EPSDT members may continue to receive 30 visits per calendar year (in network, with above-the-line diagnosis).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All below-the-line diagnoses and out-of-network providers require prior authorization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-f6aafb3\" data-block-id=\"f6aafb3\"><style>.stk-f6aafb3 {margin-bottom:84px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-f6aafb3 {margin-bottom:32px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-f6aafb3-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0ba3869\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0ba3869\"><style>.stk-0ba3869-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:74px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:74px !important;}.stk-0ba3869 {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0ba3869-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0ba3869-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-76ca2f1\" data-block-id=\"76ca2f1\"><style>.stk-76ca2f1 .stk--block-align-76ca2f1{align-items:center !important;}.stk-76ca2f1-column{--stk-columns-spacing:12px !important;--stk-column-gap:12px !important;row-gap:12px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center-mobile stk--block-align-76ca2f1 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-76ca2f1-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5ff8cda\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5ff8cda\"><style>.stk-5ff8cda {padding-right:12px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-5ff8cda {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5ff8cda-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5ff8cda-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-2fbd54a\" data-block-id=\"2fbd54a\"><style>.stk-2fbd54a .stk-img-wrapper{width:75px !important;height:75px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-14367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mi-provider-thw-connections.svg\" width=\"98\" height=\"98\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-82d28ff\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"82d28ff\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-82d28ff {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(90% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-82d28ff-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-82d28ff-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-278d7e5\" id=\"thw-connections-corner\" data-block-id=\"278d7e5\"><style>.stk-278d7e5 {margin-bottom:15px !important;margin-left:12px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-278d7e5 {margin-left:0px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">THW Connections Corner<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-5e5f98b\" data-block-id=\"5e5f98b\"><style>.stk-5e5f98b-column{--stk-columns-spacing:12px !important;--stk-column-gap:24px !important;row-gap:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-5e5f98b-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-5e5f98b {padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-5e5f98b-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-5e5f98b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e668a50\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e668a50\"><style>.stk-e668a50 {border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #90C5D0) !important;padding-top:24px !important;padding-right:24px !important;padding-bottom:24px !important;padding-left:24px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e668a50-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e668a50-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-775b4be\" id=\"2025-thw-program-progress-and-2026-goals\" data-block-id=\"775b4be\"><style>.stk-775b4be .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-775b4be .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">2025 THW Program Progress and 2026 Goals<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>CY2025 marked major progress for the Traditional Health Worker (THW) Program in Douglas County. UHA expanded THW capacity across all worker types, with the greatest growth in community-based settings. The program strengthened local partnerships, increased utilization, and built the foundation for continued advancement in CY2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Accomplishments in CY2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launched the Health System Learning Collaborative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Established the Douglas County THW Advisory Group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developed and distributed the THW Integration and Utilization (I&amp;U) Survey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expanded the THW network through foundational training and use of the legacy clause.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased THW utilization in community-based settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved communication through newsletter contributions and the creation of a THW-specific newsletter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formed a community workgroup to develop foundational training curriculum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-95eae01\" data-block-id=\"95eae01\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-15008\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UHA-MM-Newletter-THW-EN-202512-V1-FINAL.png\" width=\"2147\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UHA-MM-Newletter-THW-EN-202512-V1-FINAL.png 2147w, https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UHA-MM-Newletter-THW-EN-202512-V1-FINAL-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UHA-MM-Newletter-THW-EN-202512-V1-FINAL-1024x308.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UHA-MM-Newletter-THW-EN-202512-V1-FINAL-768x231.png 768w, https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UHA-MM-Newletter-THW-EN-202512-V1-FINAL-1536x462.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UHA-MM-Newletter-THW-EN-202512-V1-FINAL-2048x616.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2147px) 100vw, 2147px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goals for CY2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthen community-building efforts within the THW provider network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement a THW satisfaction survey for members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore value-based initiatives that connect THW work to quality measures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve response rates for the THW I&amp;U survey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore contracting and payment models that better support community-based THWs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop and submit the THW foundational curriculum to OHA for approval.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue CY2025 initiatives, including the THW Advisory Group and the Health System Learning Collaborative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-4a88b16\" data-block-id=\"4a88b16\"><style>.stk-4a88b16 {margin-bottom:84px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-4a88b16 {margin-bottom:32px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-4a88b16-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3bb5a41\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3bb5a41\"><style>.stk-3bb5a41-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:74px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:74px !important;}.stk-3bb5a41 {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3bb5a41-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3bb5a41-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ca7d770\" data-block-id=\"ca7d770\"><style>.stk-ca7d770 .stk--block-align-ca7d770{align-items:center !important;}.stk-ca7d770-column{--stk-columns-spacing:12px !important;--stk-column-gap:12px !important;row-gap:12px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center-mobile stk--block-align-ca7d770 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ca7d770-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0952549\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0952549\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-0952549 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0952549-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0952549-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-7539a98\" data-block-id=\"7539a98\"><style>.stk-7539a98 .stk-img-wrapper{width:75px !important;height:75px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-14355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mi-provider-cme-for-thee.svg\" width=\"98\" height=\"98\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6763ed1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6763ed1\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6763ed1 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(90% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6763ed1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6763ed1-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2d45ef9\" id=\"cme-for-thee\" data-block-id=\"2d45ef9\"><style>.stk-2d45ef9 {align-items:center !important;margin-bottom:15px !important;margin-left:12px !important;display:flex !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-2d45ef9 {margin-left:0px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">CME for Thee<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-98b2988\" data-block-id=\"98b2988\"><style>.stk-98b2988-column{--stk-columns-spacing:12px !important;--stk-column-gap:24px !important;row-gap:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-98b2988-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-98b2988 {padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-98b2988-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-98b2988-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bdbba38\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bdbba38\"><style>.stk-bdbba38 {border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #90C5D0) !important;padding-top:24px !important;padding-right:24px !important;padding-bottom:24px !important;padding-left:24px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bdbba38-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bdbba38-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-95af446\" id=\"winter-2026-oregon-echo-programs\" data-block-id=\"95af446\"><style>.stk-95af446 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-95af446 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Winter 2026 Oregon ECHO Programs<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Oregon ECHO Network offers interactive, case-based education for healthcare professionals across the state, using the \u201cAll Teach, All Learn\u201d model to build clinical skills and community connection. Programs are offered at no cost and include free continuing medical education (CME) credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b2a3551\" id=\"why-participate\" data-block-id=\"b2a3551\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Why Participate<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The ECHO model helps providers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improve care for patients with complex conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earn no-cost CME credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build community with peers across Oregon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive support and guidance on challenging cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d051025\" id=\"winter-2026-echo-programs\" data-block-id=\"d051025\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Winter 2026 ECHO Programs<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adult Mental Health II<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Autism and ADHD in Adults<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pharmacological Weight Management in Primary Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alzheimer\u2019s and Beyond: Advancing Dementia Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Palliative Care in Primary Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic Pain and Opioids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foundations of SUD Care II<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Early Intervention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Substance Use Disorders in Emergency Departments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain Management and SUD in Dental Settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d65a3b4\" id=\"communities-of-practice-ongoing\" data-block-id=\"d65a3b4\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Communities of Practice (ongoing):<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Psychiatry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hepatitis C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Addiction Medicine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b2f4687\" id=\"register-now\" data-block-id=\"b2f4687\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Register Now<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-9f7041f\" data-block-id=\"9f7041f\"><style>.stk-9f7041f {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Providers can pre-register or learn more<strong>:<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gspb_button_wrapper gspb_button-id-gsbp-b68729d\" id=\"gspb_button-id-gsbp-b68729d\"><a class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-buttonbox gspb-buttonbox wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonechonetwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-textwrap\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-text\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-title\">Register here<\/span><\/span><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:5rem;height:5rem;margin:10px\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" 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fill=\"#063A4C\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-e0c3887\" data-block-id=\"e0c3887\"><style>.stk-e0c3887-column{--stk-columns-spacing:12px !important;--stk-column-gap:24px !important;row-gap:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-e0c3887-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-e0c3887 {padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-e0c3887-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-e0c3887-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d2bfda8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d2bfda8\"><style>.stk-d2bfda8 {border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #90C5D0) !important;padding-top:24px !important;padding-right:24px !important;padding-bottom:24px !important;padding-left:24px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d2bfda8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d2bfda8-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7391117\" id=\"oha-health-care-interpreter-rule-changes\" data-block-id=\"7391117\"><style>.stk-7391117 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-7391117 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">OHA Health Care Interpreter Rule Changes<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Oregon Health Authority\u2019s Health Care Interpreter Program will host a one-hour webinar on January 15, 2026, to review recent rule changes, available resources, and updates to the statewide interpreter registry. The session includes a panel discussion featuring health care providers and certified health care interpreters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This webinar is designed for health care providers who work on language access, interpreter coordination, or compliance with interpreter service standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5cc9b87\" id=\"event-details\" data-block-id=\"5cc9b87\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Event Details<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-66d072b\" data-block-id=\"66d072b\"><style>.stk-66d072b {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>Date: <\/strong>January 15, 2026<br><strong>Time: <\/strong>7:30\u20138:30 a.m. PT<strong><br>Format: <\/strong>Virtual (Zoom)<strong><br>Registration: <\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gspb_button_wrapper gspb_button-id-gsbp-81d8606\" id=\"gspb_button-id-gsbp-81d8606\"><a class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-buttonbox gspb-buttonbox wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoomgov.com\/meeting\/register\/3G-ZpaoqRFSJWZar1zPGcQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-textwrap\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-text\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-title\"><strong><strong>Register for the webinar on Zoom<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:5rem;height:5rem;margin:10px\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M18.8169 10.4422L13.1919 16.0672C13.0747 16.1845 12.9156 16.2504 12.7498 16.2504C12.5839 16.2504 12.4248 16.1845 12.3076 16.0672C12.1903 15.9499 12.1244 15.7909 12.1244 15.625C12.1244 15.4592 12.1903 15.3001 12.3076 15.1828L16.8662 10.625H1.62476C1.459 10.625 1.30002 10.5592 1.18281 10.442C1.0656 10.3247 0.999756 10.1658 0.999756 10C0.999756 9.83425 1.0656 9.67528 1.18281 9.55807C1.30002 9.44086 1.459 9.37501 1.62476 9.37501H16.8662L12.3076 4.8172C12.1903 4.69992 12.1244 4.54086 12.1244 4.37501C12.1244 4.20916 12.1903 4.0501 12.3076 3.93282C12.4248 3.81555 12.5839 3.74966 12.7498 3.74966C12.9156 3.74966 13.0747 3.81555 13.1919 3.93282L18.8169 9.55782C18.8751 9.61587 18.9212 9.6848 18.9526 9.76067C18.9841 9.83655 19.0002 9.91788 19.0002 10C19.0002 10.0821 18.9841 10.1635 18.9526 10.2393C18.9212 10.3152 18.8751 10.3842 18.8169 10.4422Z\" fill=\"#063A4C\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hosted by: <\/strong>OHA Health Care Interpreter Program<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5d4129a\" id=\"program-contacts\" data-block-id=\"5d4129a\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Program Contacts<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-eb934d6\" data-block-id=\"eb934d6\"><style>.stk-eb934d6 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">For questions about the webinar or the OHA Health Care Interpreter Program, contact:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gspb_button_wrapper gspb_button-id-gsbp-0c364da\" id=\"gspb_button-id-gsbp-0c364da\"><a class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-buttonbox gspb-buttonbox wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:edna.nyamu@oha.oregon.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-textwrap\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-text\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-title\"><strong><strong>Edna Nyamu, Program Manager<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:5rem;height:5rem;margin:10px\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M18.8169 10.4422L13.1919 16.0672C13.0747 16.1845 12.9156 16.2504 12.7498 16.2504C12.5839 16.2504 12.4248 16.1845 12.3076 16.0672C12.1903 15.9499 12.1244 15.7909 12.1244 15.625C12.1244 15.4592 12.1903 15.3001 12.3076 15.1828L16.8662 10.625H1.62476C1.459 10.625 1.30002 10.5592 1.18281 10.442C1.0656 10.3247 0.999756 10.1658 0.999756 10C0.999756 9.83425 1.0656 9.67528 1.18281 9.55807C1.30002 9.44086 1.459 9.37501 1.62476 9.37501H16.8662L12.3076 4.8172C12.1903 4.69992 12.1244 4.54086 12.1244 4.37501C12.1244 4.20916 12.1903 4.0501 12.3076 3.93282C12.4248 3.81555 12.5839 3.74966 12.7498 3.74966C12.9156 3.74966 13.0747 3.81555 13.1919 3.93282L18.8169 9.55782C18.8751 9.61587 18.9212 9.6848 18.9526 9.76067C18.9841 9.83655 19.0002 9.91788 19.0002 10C19.0002 10.0821 18.9841 10.1635 18.9526 10.2393C18.9212 10.3152 18.8751 10.3842 18.8169 10.4422Z\" fill=\"#063A4C\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gspb_button_wrapper gspb_button-id-gsbp-929af24\" id=\"gspb_button-id-gsbp-929af24\"><a class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-buttonbox gspb-buttonbox wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:dsimnitt.dsc@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-textwrap\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-text\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-title\"><strong>David Simnitt, DS Consulting<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:5rem;height:5rem;margin:10px\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M18.8169 10.4422L13.1919 16.0672C13.0747 16.1845 12.9156 16.2504 12.7498 16.2504C12.5839 16.2504 12.4248 16.1845 12.3076 16.0672C12.1903 15.9499 12.1244 15.7909 12.1244 15.625C12.1244 15.4592 12.1903 15.3001 12.3076 15.1828L16.8662 10.625H1.62476C1.459 10.625 1.30002 10.5592 1.18281 10.442C1.0656 10.3247 0.999756 10.1658 0.999756 10C0.999756 9.83425 1.0656 9.67528 1.18281 9.55807C1.30002 9.44086 1.459 9.37501 1.62476 9.37501H16.8662L12.3076 4.8172C12.1903 4.69992 12.1244 4.54086 12.1244 4.37501C12.1244 4.20916 12.1903 4.0501 12.3076 3.93282C12.4248 3.81555 12.5839 3.74966 12.7498 3.74966C12.9156 3.74966 13.0747 3.81555 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!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0dce927-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0dce927-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-63169b9\" data-block-id=\"63169b9\"><style>.stk-63169b9 .stk-img-wrapper{width:75px !important;height:75px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-14353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mi-provider-clinical-corner.svg\" width=\"98\" height=\"98\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-aa60c3c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"aa60c3c\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-aa60c3c {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(90% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-aa60c3c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-aa60c3c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-75b76c1\" id=\"clinical-corner\" data-block-id=\"75b76c1\"><style>.stk-75b76c1 {margin-bottom:15px !important;margin-left:12px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-75b76c1 {margin-left:0px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Clinical Corner<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-eff7cc8\" data-block-id=\"eff7cc8\"><style>.stk-eff7cc8-column{--stk-columns-spacing:12px !important;--stk-column-gap:24px !important;row-gap:24px !important;}@media screen and 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class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-fa6d624\" id=\"new-guidelines-for-evaluating-and-managing-gastroparesis\" data-block-id=\"fa6d624\"><style>.stk-fa6d624 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-fa6d624 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">New Guidelines for Evaluating and Managing Gastroparesis<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has issued updated, conditional recommendations for evaluating and managing gastroparesis. This summary highlights key diagnostic and treatment guidance based on low- and very-low-certainty evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-39eb4ac\" id=\"background\" data-block-id=\"39eb4ac\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Background<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Gastroparesis is characterized by nausea, vomiting, early satiety, and delayed gastric emptying. Symptoms may overlap with other gastrointestinal disorders, and treatment options remain limited. The new AGA guideline provides clinicians with practical recommendations to standardize evaluation and management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b693203\" id=\"key-evaluation-recommendations\" data-block-id=\"b693203\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Key Evaluation Recommendations<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rule out mechanical obstruction with upper endoscopy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a 4-hour gastric emptying study as the preferred diagnostic test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid 2-hour gastric emptying studies, which are less accurate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the medication list for agents that impair gastrointestinal motility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider as-needed antiemetics for symptom control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimize glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-c062e4c\" id=\"first-line-pharmacologic-treatment\" data-block-id=\"c062e4c\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">First-Line Pharmacologic Treatment<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The guideline supports two first-line medications and provides practical prescribing guidance. All recommendations are conditional and based on low or very low certainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4a3fda1\" id=\"metoclopramide\" data-block-id=\"4a3fda1\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Metoclopramide<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can be used as first-line pharmacologic treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss possible adverse effects, including tardive dyskinesia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate effectiveness at 4- to 8-week intervals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempt drug holidays every 8 to 12 weeks when possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5a03fb6\" id=\"erythromycin\" data-block-id=\"5a03fb6\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Erythromycin<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>May also be used as a first-line treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prescribe liquid formulations (40\u2013150 mg orally before meals).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid tablet formulations, which are only available in higher doses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Because tachyphylaxis is common, consider drug holidays such as 3 weeks on and 1 week off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-97b5636\" id=\"medications-not-recommended-as-first-line\" data-block-id=\"97b5636\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Medications Not Recommended as First-Line<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The guideline advises against the routine first-line use of the following agents, although they may be appropriate in select clinical scenarios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Domperidone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prucalopride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aprepitant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nortriptyline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buspirone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cannabidiol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This summary is based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Staller K et al. AGA clinical practice guideline on management of gastroparesis.<br><em>Gastroenterology<\/em>. 2025 Oct;169:828.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brett MS. New Guidelines for Evaluating and Managing Gastroparesis, summarizing Staller K et al. in <em>Gastroenterology<\/em>, October 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gspb_button_wrapper gspb_button-id-gsbp-fdb6a3a\" id=\"gspb_button-id-gsbp-fdb6a3a\"><a class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-buttonbox gspb-buttonbox wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1053\/j.gastro.2025.08.004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-textwrap\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-text\"><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-title\"><strong><strong>View the AGA clinical practice guideline on gastroparesis via DOI link<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"gspb-buttonbox-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:5rem;height:5rem;margin:10px\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M18.8169 10.4422L13.1919 16.0672C13.0747 16.1845 12.9156 16.2504 12.7498 16.2504C12.5839 16.2504 12.4248 16.1845 12.3076 16.0672C12.1903 15.9499 12.1244 15.7909 12.1244 15.625C12.1244 15.4592 12.1903 15.3001 12.3076 15.1828L16.8662 10.625H1.62476C1.459 10.625 1.30002 10.5592 1.18281 10.442C1.0656 10.3247 0.999756 10.1658 0.999756 10C0.999756 9.83425 1.0656 9.67528 1.18281 9.55807C1.30002 9.44086 1.459 9.37501 1.62476 9.37501H16.8662L12.3076 4.8172C12.1903 4.69992 12.1244 4.54086 12.1244 4.37501C12.1244 4.20916 12.1903 4.0501 12.3076 3.93282C12.4248 3.81555 12.5839 3.74966 12.7498 3.74966C12.9156 3.74966 13.0747 3.81555 13.1919 3.93282L18.8169 9.55782C18.8751 9.61587 18.9212 9.6848 18.9526 9.76067C18.9841 9.83655 19.0002 9.91788 19.0002 10C19.0002 10.0821 18.9841 10.1635 18.9526 10.2393C18.9212 10.3152 18.8751 10.3842 18.8169 10.4422Z\" fill=\"#063A4C\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a251b31\" data-block-id=\"a251b31\"><style>.stk-a251b31-column{--stk-columns-spacing:12px !important;--stk-column-gap:24px !important;row-gap:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-a251b31-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-a251b31 {padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-a251b31-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a251b31-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-297ff16\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"297ff16\"><style>.stk-297ff16 {border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #90C5D0) !important;padding-top:24px !important;padding-right:24px !important;padding-bottom:24px !important;padding-left:24px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-297ff16-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-297ff16-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-53dc704\" id=\"advanced-illness-care-through-housecall-providers\" data-block-id=\"53dc704\"><style>.stk-53dc704 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-53dc704 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Advanced Illness Care Through Housecall Providers<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Umpqua Health is partnering with Housecall Providers to offer enhanced support for members living with serious or advanced illnesses. This service complements the care members already receive from their primary care and specialty teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Housecall Providers is a nonprofit health organization with nearly 30 years of experience delivering in-home medical care to individuals who are medically complex, homebound, or unable to access traditional care settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1073821\" id=\"about-the-advanced-illness-care-program\" data-block-id=\"1073821\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">About the Advanced Illness Care Program<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Advanced Illness Care (AIC) program provides specialized, person-centered support to help members manage complex health conditions. The program focuses on reducing symptom burden, improving comfort, and helping patients maintain the highest possible quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible members may receive home visits or phone consultations at no cost. The AIC team works closely with the member\u2019s existing providers to ensure communication, coordination, and alignment with the individual\u2019s goals of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-38037fa\" id=\"care-team\" data-block-id=\"38037fa\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Care Team<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The multidisciplinary AIC team includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nurses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community health workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spiritual counselors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This team-based approach addresses clinical, emotional, practical, and spiritual needs that commonly arise with advanced illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-54a1140\" id=\"what-the-program-offers\" data-block-id=\"54a1140\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What the Program Offers<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Members enrolled in the AIC program may receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pain and symptom management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidance on disease progression, medications, and treatment options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counseling and emotional support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Care coordination with the member\u2019s PCP and specialists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support that may reduce emergency department utilization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistance identifying resources for patients and caregivers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The program does not replace existing care. It adds an additional layer of support for members and families who need it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0109274\" id=\"eligible-conditions\" data-block-id=\"0109274\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Eligible Conditions<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>AIC is appropriate for members with serious or progressive illnesses, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liver or kidney disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic lung disease (such as COPD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neurologic disorders (such as Parkinson\u2019s disease or ALS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immune-related conditions (such as HIV\/AIDS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other chronic or advanced conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a3552d9\" id=\"how-to-refer\" data-block-id=\"a3552d9\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How to Refer<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Providers may refer members by submitting an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/housecall_referral-form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advanced Illness Care Referral Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/members\/benefits-programs\/palliative-care\/\">Umpqua Health  Palliative Care Services<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-4ed2b75\" data-block-id=\"4ed2b75\"><style>.stk-4ed2b75 {margin-bottom:84px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-4ed2b75 {margin-bottom:32px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-4ed2b75-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-be2459b\" data-v=\"4\" 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!important;row-gap:12px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center-mobile stk--block-align-8876c14 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-8876c14-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3b1ec08\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3b1ec08\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-3b1ec08 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3b1ec08-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3b1ec08-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-9c3bdcf\" data-block-id=\"9c3bdcf\"><style>.stk-9c3bdcf .stk-img-wrapper{width:75px !important;height:75px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-14359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mi-provider-net-news.svg\" width=\"98\" height=\"98\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-deeac8c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"deeac8c\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-deeac8c {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(90% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-deeac8c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-deeac8c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ee22dff\" id=\"network-news\" data-block-id=\"ee22dff\"><style>.stk-ee22dff {margin-bottom:15px !important;margin-left:12px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-ee22dff {margin-left:0px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Network News<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-5333634\" data-block-id=\"5333634\"><style>.stk-5333634-column{--stk-columns-spacing:12px !important;--stk-column-gap:24px !important;row-gap:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-5333634-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-5333634 {padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-5333634-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-5333634-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1e0245e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1e0245e\"><style>.stk-1e0245e {border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #90C5D0) !important;padding-top:24px !important;padding-right:24px !important;padding-bottom:24px !important;padding-left:24px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1e0245e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1e0245e-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-cd3b2ba\" id=\"umpqua-health-alliance-network-changes\" data-block-id=\"cd3b2ba\"><style>.stk-cd3b2ba .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-cd3b2ba .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Umpqua Health Alliance Network Changes<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2aff08f\" id=\"termed-providers\" data-block-id=\"2aff08f\"><style>.stk-2aff08f {margin-top:24px !important;}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Termed Providers<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The following providers have been removed from the Umpqua Health Alliance network:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Provider Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Facility<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Termination Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gordon Hodges, CSWA<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>10\/24\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caitlin Van Wagenen, CSWA<\/td><td>Adapt dba Compass Behavioral Health<\/td><td>11\/05\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lori Hart, PMHNP<\/td><td>Centennial Medical Group<\/td><td>10\/22\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lorraine Matice, CHW<\/td><td>Centennial Medical Group<\/td><td>10\/03\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Malori Dixon, LPC<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>11\/04\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jeremy Holst, QHMA-I<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>11\/06\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Linda Deacon, MD<\/td><td>PeaceHealth<\/td><td>10\/29\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yanting Rambow, CRNA<\/td><td>PeaceHealth<\/td><td>11\/07\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sonya Byrd, QMHP<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>11\/14\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Michael Rodgers, CRM<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>11\/10\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nathan Hamm, DMD<\/td><td>Hamm Dentistry, LLC<\/td><td>08\/10\/2024<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mark Hamm, DMD<\/td><td>Hamm Dentistry, LLC<\/td><td>08\/10\/2024<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-c917257\" id=\"new-providers\" data-block-id=\"c917257\"><style>.stk-c917257 {margin-top:24px !important;}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">New Providers<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The following providers have joined the Umpqua Health Alliance network:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Provider Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Facility<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Effective Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Judy Black, MD<\/td><td>Evergreen Family Medicine<\/td><td>07\/14\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Matthew Stark, PAC<\/td><td>Evergreen Family Medicine<\/td><td>03\/04\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ethan Burdman, PAC<\/td><td>PeaceHealth<\/td><td>10\/27\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tiffany Cordova, LCSW<\/td><td>PeaceHealth<\/td><td>10\/27\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ashley Sweeney, NP<\/td><td>PeaceHealth<\/td><td>10\/17\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Judy Gabehart-Geant, LPC<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>11\/11\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Amber Gray, LPC<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>11\/17\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kira Lathrop, LPC<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>11\/11\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Katrina West, PCA<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>02\/12\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rachel Ochoa, RN, QMHA-R<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>11\/13\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rachael Fowler, QMHP-R<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>09\/15\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelsea Knee, QMHA-R<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>10\/13\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Megan Locker, QHMA-R<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>09\/24\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Calvin Burch, PSS-YS<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>10\/13\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chandra Faison, QMHP-R<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>05\/12\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Heather Robinson, PCA<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>11\/03\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kimberly Smith, QMHP-R<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>10\/29\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kayla Kelly, RN<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>08\/13\/2024<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carolyn Starnes, RN<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>04\/07\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cassidy Koehler, RN<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>10\/10\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Julie Bearup Wyatt, RN<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>09\/10\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stephanie Bueckert CRM<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>10\/01\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lynn Hill, PSS-AMH, PSS-AA<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>10\/13\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ralph Morones, PSS-AA, PSS-MH<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>10\/13\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Obadiah Watkins, QMHA-R<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>06\/09\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>James Wells, CRM<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>12\/09\/2024<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Holly Yellowhammer, QMHP-R<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>12\/16\/2024<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kari Carey, RN, QMHP-R<\/td><td>Adapt Integrated Health<\/td><td>09\/24\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Angela Christianson, PHARM<\/td><td>PeaceHealth<\/td><td>10\/09\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jodi Nelson, PHARM<\/td><td>PeaceHealth<\/td><td>06\/10\/2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jennifer Walker, PHARM<\/td><td>PeaceHealth<\/td><td>06\/03\/2025<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-146e7bd stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"146e7bd\"><style>.stk-146e7bd {background-color:#fbfaf6 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:#90c5d0 !important;border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-right:84px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;padding-left:84px !important;margin-bottom:84px !important;}.stk-146e7bd:before{background-color:#fbfaf6 !important;}.stk-146e7bd-column{--stk-column-gap:50px !important;row-gap:50px 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calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8a4683b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8a4683b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-f2cae9e\" data-block-id=\"f2cae9e\"><style>.stk-f2cae9e .stk-img-wrapper{width:75px !important;height:75px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-14361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mi-provider-on-the-lookout.svg\" width=\"98\" height=\"98\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-dfcdf12\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"dfcdf12\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-dfcdf12 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(90% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-dfcdf12-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-dfcdf12-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-239ab6c\" id=\"on-the-lookout\" data-block-id=\"239ab6c\"><style>.stk-239ab6c {margin-bottom:15px !important;margin-left:12px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-239ab6c {margin-left:0px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">On the Lookout<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-c6fe57c\" data-block-id=\"c6fe57c\"><style>.stk-c6fe57c .stk-img-wrapper{width:50% !important;}<\/style><figure><a class=\"stk-link\" href=\"https:\/\/douglaspublichealthnetwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-14349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Douglas_Public_Health_Network-removebg-preview.png\" width=\"1070\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Douglas_Public_Health_Network-removebg-preview.png 1070w, https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Douglas_Public_Health_Network-removebg-preview-300x65.png 300w, https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Douglas_Public_Health_Network-removebg-preview-1024x223.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.umpquahealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Douglas_Public_Health_Network-removebg-preview-768x167.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1070px) 100vw, 1070px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a30fab8\" id=\"new-evidence-on-vaping-and-pregnancy-risks\" data-block-id=\"a30fab8\"><style>.stk-a30fab8 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-a30fab8 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">New Evidence on Vaping and Pregnancy Risks<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Until recently, data on the effects of vaping during pregnancy\u2014particularly the impact of nicotine-free e-liquids\u2014was limited. A new murine study published in October 2025 offers important early evidence on potential developmental and neurocognitive harms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study examined in-utero exposure to e-cigarette vapor (both nicotine-containing and nicotine-free) and followed offspring from birth through early adulthood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key findings included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offspring exposed in utero to both nicotine and nicotine-free e-liquids demonstrated increased weight gain, memory impairment, and behavioral challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brain tissue analyses showed neuroinflammation, advanced cellular senescence, reduced SIRT1, and elevated beta-amyloid and NADPH oxidase 1\u2014markers linked to oxidative stress and pathways associated with neurodegenerative disease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposure to nicotine-free e-liquid alone produced significant effects, challenging assumptions that \u201cnicotine-free\u201d vaping is a safer alternative during pregnancy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Device power and heat settings mattered: higher-power exposures (30 W) produced greater impairment compared with lower-power settings (5 W), suggesting that heating intensity may play a critical role in toxicity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While this research was conducted in a murine model and cannot be directly generalized to humans, it adds to a growing body of evidence highlighting potential risks of vaping\u2014nicotine-containing or not\u2014during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the authors conclude:<br><em>\u201cWe should not assume that vaping during pregnancy is either \u2018safe\u2019 or even \u2018safer\u2019 than smoking until we understand the long-term effects to both users and those indirectly exposed, such as in utero exposure during pregnancy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read the full study:<br><\/strong>Mills A, Corbin D, Dakhallah D, Chantler PD, Olfert IM. <em>Nicotine influence on cerebrovascular and neurocognitive function with in utero electronic cigarette exposure.<\/em> J Physiol. 2025.<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1113\/JP289175\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1113\/JP289175\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1113\/JP289175<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ba39991 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"ba39991\"><style>.stk-ba39991 {background-color:#fbfaf6 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:#90c5d0 !important;border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-right:84px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;padding-left:84px !important;margin-bottom:84px !important;}.stk-ba39991:before{background-color:#fbfaf6 !important;}.stk-ba39991-column{--stk-column-gap:50px !important;row-gap:50px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-ba39991 {padding-top:40px !important;padding-right:44px !important;padding-bottom:40px !important;padding-left:44px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-ba39991 {padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;margin-bottom:32px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-left-tablet stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ba39991-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-109f5c4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"109f5c4\"><style>.stk-109f5c4-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-109f5c4 {max-width:978px !important;min-width:auto !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-109f5c4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-109f5c4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ee70ce5\" id=\"how-to-remove-coffee-and-tea-stains-from-your-teeth\" data-block-id=\"ee70ce5\"><style>.stk-ee70ce5 .stk--block-align-ee70ce5{align-items:center !important;}.stk-ee70ce5-column{--stk-columns-spacing:12px !important;--stk-column-gap:12px !important;row-gap:12px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center-mobile stk--block-align-ee70ce5 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ee70ce5-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4469fb6\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4469fb6\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-4469fb6 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - 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