Case Studies

Comprehensive Treatment of Tobacco Dependence in Oregon

November 1995: Statewide Tobacco Prevention Plan Unveiled, includes cessation goals
November 1996: Excise Tax passed
January 1997: State Tobacco Prevention and Education Program created
February 1997: TOFCO Health Services Taskforce (HSTF) begins work on guidelines
Fall 1997: OHP Medical Directors agree to make tobacco cessation the focus of collaborative efforts through Project Prevention
February 1998: TOFCO HSTF releases Tobacco Cessation: An Opportunity for Oregon’s Health Systems
February 1998: OHP adopts implementation plan to adopt the guidelines, measure progress, communicate to providers, provide training, share a quitline, coordinate with media
June 1998: Governor sends letters to all providers
June 1998: Training and outreach to providers
June 1998: TPEP releases RFP for Quitline Provider
July 1998: Committee selects KP/GHC to provide Quitline services to Oregon and Oregon health plans
December 1998: Oregon Quitline goes statewide
June 1999: First satisfaction evaluation of Quitline
July 2000: First outcomes evaluation of Quitline
March 2000: TOFCO recommends standards for contracting with comprehensive cessation programs
1998-present: Numerous innovations to provide better Quitline services, media promotion, and provider support

See timeline above.

See timeline above.

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