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OR HB2014

Relating to hospital discharges.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Makes OHA do a study on hospitals and submit a report on its findings. (Flesch Read- ability Score: 65.7). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study hospital discharges. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct a comprehensive study on hospital discharges, with the goal of understanding and potentially improving the discharge process in Oregon's healthcare system. The OHA is mandated to prepare a detailed report, which may include recommendations for future legislative action, and must submit this report to the interim legislative committees focused on healthcare by September 15, 2026. The study and reporting requirement will automatically expire on January 2, 2027, making this a time-limited initiative. The bill does not specify the exact methodology or specific aspects of hospital discharges to be studied, leaving those details to be determined by the OHA. By requiring this study, the Oregon legislature aims to gather more information about hospital discharge practices, potentially identifying areas for improvement in patient care transition processes.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. (on 01/17/2025)

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