Official Summary

Digest: The Act tells OHA and DHS to make certain payments to support the health care workforce. (Flesch Readability Score: 79.5). [Digest: The Act requires a study of the health care workforce in Oregon. The Act requires a report to be submitted by September 15 of next year. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7).] [Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study matters relating to the health care workforce in this state. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care not later than September 15, 2026.] Directs the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Human Services to provide certain payments to hospitals, long term care facilities, residential care facilities and federally qualified health centers to support the health care workforce. Requires the authority to report to the Legislative Assembly on the authority's progress in implementing the payments. Directs the authority to convene a task force to make recommendations about the Oregon Essential Workforce Health Care Program. Requires the task force to report to the Legislative Assembly. Sunsets the task force on December 31, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.