SB 1162
Requires an individual or entity to obtain a certificate of need from the Oregon Health Authority before the individual or entity may establish a new hospice program or expand or relocate a hospice program into a new service area.
Official Summary
Digest: The Act says that a new or expanding hospice program must obtain a certificate of need. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Requires an individual or entity to obtain a certificate of need from the Oregon Health Authority before the individual or entity may establish a new hospice program or expand or relocate a hospice program into a new service area. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Committee
JWM
Sponsors
Sen Patterson, Sen Gelser Blouin, Sen Manning Jr
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
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Public Testimony
Full testimony analysis →19
Total
14
Support
5
Oppose
0
Neutral
Legislative Timeline
Senate: In committee upon adjournment.
Senate: Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
Senate: Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
Senate: Work Session held.
Senate: Public Hearing held.
Senate: Referred to Health Care.
Senate: Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
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