Bill > SB1168

This bill modifies Oregon state law to prohibit home health agencies and hospice programs from compensating home health care staff and home hospice care staff on a per-visit basis. Specifically, the bill defines "home health care staff" and "home hospice care staff" as individuals providing health services in homes, while explicitly excluding certain professionals like physicians, nurse practitioners, volunteers, and supervisors. The bill clarifies that compensation is considered per-visit if it is directly or indirectly related to the total number of patients served or the number of visits made by staff. Per-visit compensation is now banned to prevent potential incentives that might compromise patient care quality. The Bureau of Labor and Industries will be responsible for enforcing this new regulation and may adopt rules to implement the law. The bill aims to ensure fair and consistent compensation for home health and hospice workers, potentially protecting both workers and patients from practices that could prioritize quantity of visits over quality of care.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB1168