14th Annual EOCCO Summit

14th Annual EOCCO Summit

Registration is now open for the 14th Annual EOCCO Summit, which will be held on Friday, October 16th at the Wildhorse Resort and Casino in Pendleton, Oregon.

The EOCCO Summit is free and open to all professionals serving EOCCO members, including providers, clinic staff, traditional health workers, community-based organizations, wraparound services coordinators and all other member advocates to help discuss how to improve care for our community. Summit attendees can receive up to 4.0 Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits!

Unfortunately, there will not be a virtual attendance option so make sure to reserve your spot today. Lunch will be provided. Language accommodation is available upon request.

There is a room block available at Wildhorse. Summit attendees may call 800-654-9453 and provide the booking code BKG665 to a representative to secure a room. Rooms must be booked by September 30, 2026.

Contact EOCCOSummitEvents@modahealth.com with any questions.

We look forward to seeing you at the 14th Annual EOCCO Summit!

Event details:

Friday, October 16th, 2026 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm PT
Wildhorse Resort & Casino
46510 Wildhorse Blvd
Pendleton, OR 97801

Registration link: Register today for the 14th Annual EOCCO Summit

Agenda

Map of Event Space: Wildhorse Resort & Casino Floor Map 

8:00 – 8:30 Registration & Refreshments

8:30 – 8:45 Welcome & Introductions - Cayuse Hall

Holly Jo L. Hodges, MD, MBA, FAAFP, Chief Medical Officer, Eastern Oregon
Coordinated Care Organization

8:45 – 9:00 Tribal Blessing - Cayuse Hall

9:00 – 9:10 CEO Update – Cayuse Hall

Sean Jessup, CEO, Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization

9:15 – 9:45 Plenary Session 1 – Cayuse Hall

A Culture of Collaboration
David Herrick, Material Health Solutions

9:45 – 9:55 Break

9:55 – 10:45 Breakout Session 1

1. Behavioral Health
   Fierce Hope: Helping Youth Thrive
   Ruthy Lindvall, PMHNP, Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc.
   Rainy Davies, MD, Medical Director, Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc.


2. Medical
   Oregon Erratics: Between Equals
   David Simmons, MD, MMus, FASAM, QMHP, PWS
   Founder, Medical Director, Oregon Erratics LLC


3. Community Partner
   Cancer Education, Screening and Prevention
   Susan Stearns, Pink Lemonade Project
   Carina Garcia, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute


4. Miscellaneous
   Managing Medical Misinformation in the age of Google and AI
   Dr. Ahmed Farag, Oral Health & Dental Director, Oregon Health Authority 

10:40 – 10:50 Break

10:50 - 11:30 Plenary Session 2 – Cayuse Hall

Legislative Perspectives on Policy Change and Community Impact
Fawn Berrie
Representative Rob Nosse, House District 42 
Representative Emily McIntire, House District 56 

11:35 - 12:15 Keynote Speaker – Cayuse Hall

Changes to Medicaid Policy
Bruce Goldberg, MD

12:15 – 1:15 Lunch - Tucannon Room

1:15 – 1:45 Plenary Session 3 – Cayuse Hall

EOCCO Quality Incentive Measure Update
Kali Paine, MPH
Medicaid Quality Supervisor, Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization

1:45 – 1:55 Break

1:55 – 2:40 Breakout Session 2

1. Behavioral Health – Cayuse Hall
   “Not Just a Few Drinks: Baby Boomers, Binge Drinking & Rural Oregon”
   Screening, Intervention & Best Practices for Older Adults
   Kai Nichols, MS, CADC III
   Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist, Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc.


2. Medical
   Old Threats, New Outbreaks: A Public Health ID Update for Primary Care
   Elizabeth Powers, MD, MHA, FAAFP, FACHE
   Wallowa County Local Public Health Officer
   Health Services Officer, Winding Waters Community Health Center


3. Community Partner
   Walking in Their Shoes: Solving Real Community Challenges Through the THW Lens. An interactive, participant-driven case study workshop
   Marina Banderas, CHW, Traditional Health Worker Liaison, Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization
   Cheristy Andeson, THW Community Liaison, Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc.


4. Miscellaneous
   From Clinic to Community: Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults in Eastern Oregon
   Patricia A. Barfield, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, RHNC, Oregon Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program

2:40 – 2:55 Break & Afternoon snack

2:55 - 3:30 Plenary Session 4 – Cayuse Hall

OHA: Medical Exemption and the Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements
Dawn Mautner, MD, MD, Medicaid Medical Director, Oregon Health Authority
Margaret Cary, MD, MPH, Medicaid Behavioral Health Medical Director, Oregon Health Authority

3:30 Closing Remarks, Raffle, & Adjourn – Cayuse Hall

Holly Jo L. Hodges, MD, MBA, FAAFP, Chief Medical Officer, Eastern Oregon
Coordinated Care Organization

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of St. Charles Health System and Moda Health. St. Charles Health System is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.