ORS 413.564 Interpreter management system

As used in this section and ORS 413.565:

“Interpreter management system” means an online portal that meets the requirements under subsection (3) of this section.

“Nonprofit entity” means an organization that:

Is registered in this state;

Is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and

Works with certified and qualified health care interpreters and individuals from immigrant, refugee, low-income and rural communities and representatives of urban and rural regional councils of government.

For purposes of improving access for Oregon Health Plan members to certified and qualified health care interpreters, the Oregon Health Authority shall establish and maintain an interpreter management system that has the functionality to meet the requirements described under subsection (3) of this section.

If a software program is available for purchase that is appropriate for the interpreter management system, the authority may contract with the vendor of the software program in lieu of creating a new software program.

The interpreter management system shall have the capability to:

Provide an online scheduling mechanism that health care providers, including coordinated care organizations, may use to directly schedule appointments with certified and qualified health care interpreters for purposes of serving Oregon Health Plan members; and

Process billing and payments for health care interpreter services that were rendered to Oregon Health Plan members and scheduled through the interpreter management system.