Dr. Hofmann Receives State and National Awards

At its annual meeting in Eugene on November 6th, the Oregon Chapter of the American College of Physicians awarded Dr. Hofmann two high honors.  The first was the Chapter's Laureate Award.  Recognizing Dr. Hofmann's civic, regional, statewide, and national accomplishments, Dr. James Reuler told those attending that, "the legacy which Charles E. Hofmann, MD, FACP, will leave for the citizens, health professionals and students in the State of Oregon will be long lasting, broad and deep. The Oregon Chapter of ACP is honored to recognize Chuck with the 2009 Laureate Award for his devotion to, and modeling of, the highest ideals of our profession."  Dr. Hofmann was also recognized as a Master of the American College of Physicians.  Masters comprise a small group of highly distinguished physicians, selected from among Fellows, who have achieved recognition in medicine by exhibiting preeminence in practice or medical research, holding positions of high honor, or making significant contributions to medical science or the art of medicine.

Dr. Hofmann Appointed to Oregon Health Policy Board

Governor Kulongoski has appointed Dr. Hofmann to sit on the newly-formed Oregon Health Policy Board. The Board was created by HB 2009, the major health care reform bill that took center stage during the 2009 legislative session. The bill was based largely on recommendations of the Oregon Health Fund Board, of which Dr. Hofmann was a member.

The nine-person Health Policy Board will oversee the development and implementation of health care policy in Oregon. The Board is tasked with developing a plan for the Legislature by Dec. 31, 2010 that will provide and fund access to affordable health care for all Oregonians by 2015. Among other things, the Board is to develop a health insurance exchange, establish evidence based clinical standards and ensure that Oregon's health care workforce is sufficient to meet demand. The Senate unanimously confirmed Dr. Hofmann’s appointment on Oct. 1.