HB 3574
Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study the effectiveness of current laws and rules governing the certificate of need process in this state.
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 how well Oregon’s current certificate of need laws are working. The study will examine whether these laws help lower healthcare costs and ensure access to quality care, as well as whether hospitals can adequately meet the state’s healthcare needs. OHA is required to submit its findings to the Legislative Assembly’s health committees by September 15, 2026, and the study will conclude on January 2, 2027.
Key provisions
- OHA must study the effectiveness of certificate of need laws.
- The study will assess the impact on healthcare costs and access.
- OHA must evaluate hospitals’ ability to meet future healthcare needs.
- OHA must report findings to the Legislative Assembly’s health committees.
- The report deadline is September 15, 2026.
- The study is set to expire on January 2, 2027.
Who is affected
- Oregon Health Authority
- Hospitals in Oregon
- The Legislative Assembly (specifically health committees)
- Healthcare providers in Oregon
- Patients in Oregon
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a comprehensive review of existing certificate of need regulations.
- It requires OHA to consider potential changes, including amendments or repeals.
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