HB 3561
Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study hospital financial assistance.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Behavioral Health and Health Care
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct a study on hospital financial assistance programs. The study’s findings and any recommendations for new legislation will be submitted to the Legislative Assembly’s interim committees focused on healthcare by September 15, 2026. The study’s work is scheduled to conclude by January 2, 2027.
Key provisions
- OHA must conduct a study of hospital financial assistance.
- The study should include recommendations for potential legislation.
- Findings and recommendations are due to the Legislative Assembly’s health care interim committees.
- The deadline for submitting the report is September 15, 2026.
- The study’s work is set to expire on January 2, 2027.
Who is affected
- Oregon Health Authority
- Hospitals
- Legislative Assembly (specifically interim committees on health care)
- Healthcare providers
- Oregon residents who utilize hospital services
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