HB 3410
Amends portions of an Act that restricts management services organizations from owning a majority interest in professional medical entities and that prohibits noncompetition agreements, nondisparagement agreements and nondisclosure agreements between medical licensees and other persons.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
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(at the request of Representative Ben Bowman)
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Bill overview
This bill amends existing legislation to clarify restrictions on management services organizations (MSOs) owning a majority stake in medical practices and to prohibit certain agreements between medical professionals and other parties. Specifically, it expands the definition of who can be involved in owning a medical entity when an MSO is involved, and it prohibits non-compete, non-disparagement, and non-disclosure agreements between medical licensees and other individuals. The bill also makes the prohibition on non-compete agreements retroactive.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘employee or contractor’ to include those associated with MSOs.
- Prohibits MSOs from owning a majority interest in professional medical entities with which they have management contracts.
- Creates exceptions for physicians serving as directors or officers of MSOs, under specific ownership and voting criteria.
- Specifically addresses physician ownership in medical entities with contracts with MSOs, outlining conditions for compliance.
- Prohibits non-compete, non-disparagement, and non-disclosure agreements between medical licensees and other persons.
- Makes the prohibition on non-compete agreements retroactive.
Who is affected
- Management Services Organizations (MSOs)
- Medical Professionals (Physicians, licensees)
- Medical Practices
- Shareholders of Medical Entities
- Contractors of Medical Entities
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Primary sponsor
House Committee On Rules
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Opponents of HB 3410 express concerns that the bill's proposal is based on an incomplete and potentially flawed study due to insufficient budget allocation and unclear funding sources. They argue that without a clear understanding of the financial implications and potential costs associated with implementing the proposed changes, it is difficult to assess the bill's effectiveness and feasibility. Additionally, some testifiers suggest that the lack of transparency regarding funding sources may indicate a lack of accountability and oversight, which could lead to unintended consequences and erosion of public trust.
Source: Testimony Summaries