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Introduced
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
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 aid for hospitals and submit a report. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study hospital financial assistance. Directs the au- thority 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 financial assistance, with the goal of understanding and potentially improving how hospitals provide financial support to patients. The OHA is mandated to prepare and submit a detailed report to the interim legislative committees focused on healthcare by September 15, 2026. The report may include legislative recommendations and will be submitted according to standard state reporting procedures outlined in ORS 192.245. Notably, the bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the study requirement and related provisions will automatically expire on January 2, 2027, ensuring that this is a time-limited initiative. The study is likely intended to provide lawmakers with insights into current hospital financial assistance practices, potential gaps in support, and potential policy improvements to help make healthcare more affordable and accessible for Oregon residents.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Behavioral Health and Health Care Public Hearing (15:00:00 3/11/2025 HR C) (on 03/11/2025)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3561 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB3561 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85912 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3561/Introduced |
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