Or. Admin. Code § 582-080-0010 - General Policy
(1) It is the
policy of OVRS to purchase goods and services only from qualified vendors, in
accordance with state licensure laws, OVRS Approval Standards, state purchasing
regulations and applicable federal regulations. Goods and services will be
purchased that are within the purview of the particular license or approval
standards.
(2) It is policy not to
discriminate against a vendor based upon sex, race, creed, ethnic origin or
disability. Favoritism by OVRS in the selection or use of a vendor - resulting
from considerations unrelated to informed client choice, cost, quality, or
other criteria in these rules - will be avoided. Other factors being equal, a
suitable vendor nearest the client will be used. OVRS maintains a listing of
approved vendors selected to provide services to the OVRS.
(3) OVRS may select vendors or a pool of
vendors on the basis of informed client choice in the context of third-party
funding and comparative cost considerations. In addition, quality of service,
facilities, barrier free access, program length, timeliness of needed services,
and the vendor's history of timely and completeness of reports may be
considered by OVRS in making a selection.
(4) It is OVRS policy that medical services
will normally be purchased through the treating source when that source is
willing and qualified to provide the authorized service at the rates OVRS would
otherwise pay in the client's geographic location.
(5) OVRS may select vendors or a pool of
vendors for medical services on the basis of informed client choice in the
context of medical insurance and comparative cost considerations. In addition,
quality of service, facilities, barrier free access, program length, timeliness
of needed services, and the vendor's history of timely and completeness of
reports may be considered by the OVRS in making a selection. When more than one
medical provider is listed in the geographic area, selection of appropriate
medical providers may be made on distance from the client, an equal
distribution of services, or rotation of available vendors.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 344.530
Stats. Implemented: ORS 344.511 - 344.690 & 344.710 - 344.730
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