Bill > HB2022

This bill amends Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 442.315 to create an exception to the certificate of need (CON) process for healthcare facilities. Currently, new hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, or intermediate care services must obtain a certificate of need from the Oregon Health Authority before offering or developing services. The bill specifically excludes facilities that primarily provide rehabilitation services to individuals with brain injuries or spinal cord injuries from this requirement. A certificate of need is a regulatory process that requires healthcare providers to obtain approval before making significant changes to healthcare services or infrastructure, intended to control healthcare costs and prevent unnecessary duplication of medical services. The bill maintains the existing CON requirements for other types of healthcare facilities and services, but creates a specific exemption for specialized rehabilitation facilities focusing on brain and spinal cord injury treatment. This change could potentially make it easier for such specialized rehabilitation facilities to establish or expand their services without going through the lengthy and complex certificate of need approval process.

Health and Social Services

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2022