Apply for the OCN PNW Grant
Develop and implement innovative projects that improve the quality and/or efficiency of patient care. Up to $15,000 in funding is available for projects. The application deadline is February 14, 2025.
Helping clinicians achieve success with value-based care in Oregon
Optum Network–Oregon is a patient-centric, physician-led, independent association of physicians building collaborative relationships to improve the health of our communities. We support clinicians across Oregon in caring for their UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage patients. We bring together key levers of success—actionable data and analytics, core capabilities and extensions to your practice—to meet patient needs, improve performance measures and build a stronger community of care. We currently support over 20 independent PCP practices across Oregon and are continuing to grow rapidly.
OCN PNW Grant Program
Optum Care Network PNW is offering grant funding to support network practices in developing and implementing innovative projects that improve the quality or efficiency of patient care. This program is available to all OCN contracted primary and specialty care practices in Washington. Grants may be used to fund programs supporting Medicare Advantage members and Medicaid members in Washington. A detailed 2025 Grant Program Manual including information on the application process and program criteria are in the helpful resources link below.
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