Predictive Signals

AI-scored momentum analysis of active Oregon healthcare bills. Signals are computed from testimony volume, committee activity, legislative events, organizational engagement, and recency of action.

514 bills tracked61 with signals22 high momentum

High MomentumMost Likely to Move

SB 1in committee

Allows for the provision of epinephrine in schools by methods other than injections.

High VolumeTestimony SurgeBroad EngagementRapid Movement
290 testimonies290 this week112 orgs engaged35 actions (14d)
Regulatory
80momentum
SB 533passed chamber

Creates a civil penalty for drug manufacturers that interfere directly or indirectly with certain entities acquiring 340B drugs, delivering 340B drugs to certain health care providers or dispensing 340B drugs.

High VolumeTestimony SurgeBroad EngagementPassed Chamber
58 testimonies58 this week47 orgs engaged
Regulatory
70momentum
SB 1000in committee

Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for distribution to Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay.

High VolumeTestimony SurgeBroad Engagement
114 testimonies114 this week33 orgs engaged
Hospital
60momentum
SB 61in committee

Prohibits the recovery of reimbursements paid on claims in the medical assistance program if the provider can verify that the patient visit occurred or the service or item was provided.

High VolumeTestimony SurgeBroad Engagement
53 testimonies53 this week28 orgs engaged
HospitalReimbursement
60momentum
SB 538in committee

Requires the Department of Human Services to pay parents to provide attendant care services for children with developmental disabilities who have very high behavioral health or medical needs.

High VolumeTestimony SurgeBroad Engagement
837 testimonies837 this week156 orgs engaged
DentalBehavioral HealthHospital
60momentum
SB 1030in committee

Requires a residential care facility, including a facility with a memory care endorsement and an assisted living facility, to make available to residents at least one on-site vaccine clinic per year.

High VolumeTestimony SurgeBroad Engagement
50 testimonies50 this week29 orgs engaged
Regulatory
60momentum
SB 29in committee

Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to study health insurance plans.

High VolumeTestimony SurgeBroad Engagement
62 testimonies62 this week32 orgs engaged
Insurance
60momentum
SB 8in committee

Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study behavioral health.

High VolumeTestimony SurgeBroad Engagement
79 testimonies79 this week48 orgs engaged
DentalBehavioral Health
60momentum
SB 528in committee

Appropriates moneys to be used for regional health equity coalitions.

High VolumeTestimony SurgeBroad Engagement
51 testimonies51 this week32 orgs engaged
HospitalPatient Access
60momentum
SB 530in committee

Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adjust for inflation the amount of any grant awarded to a regional health equity coalition.

High VolumeTestimony SurgeBroad Engagement
52 testimonies52 this week33 orgs engaged
HospitalPatient Access
60momentum
SB 535in committee

Requires health insurance coverage of specified fertility services and treatments with exemption for certain insurers.

High VolumeTestimony SurgeBroad Engagement
94 testimonies94 this week36 orgs engaged
InsuranceHospitalPayer
60momentum
SB 42in committee

Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Health Authority from the General Fund for the Vaccine Access Program.

High VolumeTestimony SurgeBroad Engagement
52 testimonies52 this week28 orgs engaged
Regulatory
60momentum
SB 1060passed chamber

Requires a hospital to establish, update and make public a list of standard charges that lists the regular rates or prices established by the hospital for items or services and shoppable services offered or provided by the hospital.

Testimony SurgeBroad EngagementPassed Chamber
15 testimonies15 this week12 orgs engaged
HospitalReimbursement
60momentum
HB 5025introduced

Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Health Authority and the Emergency Board for certain biennial expenses.

High VolumeTestimony SurgeBroad Engagement
91 testimonies91 this week50 orgs engaged
Hospital
55momentum
SB 943in committee

Changes the definitions of "audiologist" and "practice of audiology."

Testimony SurgeBroad Engagement
41 testimonies41 this week23 orgs engaged
Regulatory
50momentum
SB 161in committee

Directs the Oregon Health Authority to award grants to certain recipients for certain workforce development activities.

Testimony SurgeBroad Engagement
13 testimonies13 this week11 orgs engaged
Workforce
50momentum
SB 597in committee

Directs the Oregon Health Authority to establish a grant program to provide financial support to certified dental sealant programs that promote and engage in oral health care coordination activities.

Testimony SurgeBroad Engagement
22 testimonies22 this week14 orgs engaged
Dental
50momentum
SB 27in committee

Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Human Services for certain programs, reimbursements and incentive payments to support the health care workforce.

Testimony SurgeBroad Engagement
22 testimonies22 this week14 orgs engaged
WorkforceHospitalReimbursement
50momentum
SB 529in committee

Directs the Oregon Health Authorityto contract directly withcommunity health registered nurses and community-based organizations to provide services to medical assistance recipients.

Testimony SurgeBroad Engagement
16 testimonies16 this week14 orgs engaged
Hospital
50momentum
SB 1162in committee

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.

Testimony SurgeBroad Engagement
19 testimonies19 this week11 orgs engaged
Hospital
50momentum
SB 539in committee

Requires a hospital or the hospital's health system to report annually to the Oregon Health Authority certain information regarding facility fees that are charged or billed for patient visits at the hospital's or health system's hospital-based facilities.

Testimony SurgeBroad Engagement
24 testimonies24 this week20 orgs engaged
Hospital
50momentum
SB 1174in committee

Directs the Health Licensing Office to issue a nutritionist license to a qualified applicant.

Testimony SurgeBroad Engagement
34 testimonies34 this week13 orgs engaged
Regulatory
50momentum

ModerateBuilding Momentum

SB 549introduced

Requires the Oregon Health Authority or a coordinated care organization to make a determination on a request for prior authorization for medical assistance coverage for the cost to repair complex rehabilitation technology within 72 hours after receiving the request.

Testimony SurgeBroad Engagement
11 testimonies11 this week11 orgs engaged
MedicaidInsurance
45momentum
SB 699introduced

Expands the health insurance coverage of prosthetic and orthotic devices and exempts the Public Employees' Benefit Board and Oregon Educators Benefit Board from the expansion of covered services unless the boards provide notice to the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

Testimony SurgeBroad Engagement
21 testimonies21 this week14 orgs engaged
Insurance
45momentum
SB 822introduced

Expands network adequacy requirements to health benefit plans offered to large employers and modifies requirements.

Testimony SurgeBroad Engagement
20 testimonies20 this week13 orgs engaged
Regulatory
45momentum
SB 1137introduced

Requires health benefit plans to cover autologous breast reconstruction procedures and related services with specific requirements related to out-of-pocket costs, cost-sharing, utilization review, reimbursement rates and network adequacy.

Testimony SurgeBroad Engagement
20 testimonies20 this week13 orgs engaged
Reimbursement
45momentum
HB 2385introduced

Prohibits drug manufacturers from interfering directly or indirectly with a pharmacy or drug outlet acquiring 340B drugs, delivering 340B drugs to certain health care providers or dispensing 340B drugs.

Testimony SurgeBroad Engagement
41 testimonies41 this week34 orgs engaged
Pharmacy
45momentum
HB 3134introduced

Requires additional reporting about prior authorization to the Department of Consumer and Business Services from insurers offering a health benefit plan and tells the department to make this data publicly available.

Testimony SurgeBroad Engagement
15 testimonies15 this week14 orgs engaged
Payer
45momentum
SB 5547introduced

Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority for the biennium ending June 30, 2025.

Testimony SurgeBroad Engagement
27 testimonies27 this week20 orgs engaged
Hospital
45momentum
SB 296introduced

Directs the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority to study ways to expedite the eligibility determination process for long term care services and supports.

Testimony SurgeBroad Engagement
12 testimonies12 this week11 orgs engaged
Hospital
45momentum
SB 842introduced

Increases for hospitals the annual license fees to be obtained by the Oregon Health Authority.

Testimony SurgeBroad Engagement
14 testimonies14 this week12 orgs engaged
Hospital
45momentum
SB 537introduced

Creates workplace violence prevention requirements for certain health care entities.

Testimony SurgeBroad Engagement
38 testimonies38 this week21 orgs engaged
Regulatory
45momentum
SB 609in committee

Establishes minimum amounts of reimbursement for primary care, optometry, dental care and behavioral health services provided to recipients of medical assistance.

Testimony Surge
10 testimonies10 this week8 orgs engaged
DentalBehavioral HealthReimbursement
43momentum
SB 28in committee

Requires certain health insurers to reimburse the cost of primary care providers in an independent practice at the same rate as primary care providers within a hospital-based or hospital-affiliated system for the same services.

Testimony Surge
15 testimonies15 this week7 orgs engaged
HospitalReimbursementPayer
43momentum
SB 24in committee

Requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, in consultation with the Department of Corrections and the labor union representing staff employed in health services at the Department of Corrections, to conduct a market study biennially related to the wages and benefits of health services job classifications at the Department of Corrections institutions.

Testimony Surge
17 testimonies17 this week9 orgs engaged
Regulatory
43momentum
HB 3045introduced

Authorizes the State Board of Pharmacy to require a person under investigation by the board to undergo a mental, physical, chemical dependency or competency evaluation.

Testimony Surge
11 testimonies11 this week9 orgs engaged
Pharmacy
38momentum
SB 824introduced

Requires certain carriers that offer health benefit plans in this state to report additional information to the Department of Consumer and Business Services and requires the department to keep this information confidential.

Testimony Surge
15 testimonies15 this week9 orgs engaged
InsurancePayer
38momentum
HB 4088passed chamber

Declares this state's policy to protect engagement in certain activities relating to reproductive health care and gender-affirming treatment.

Rapid MovementPassed Chamber
6 actions (14d)
HospitalReproductive Health
35momentum
SB 716in committee

Requires a policy or certificate of health insurance to reimburse medical care provided at an eligible urgent care center in an amount that is 20 percent higher for the same services when the services are provided at an urgent care center that is not eligible.

Testimony Surge
10 testimonies10 this week4 orgs engaged
InsuranceReimbursement
35momentum
HB 3761introduced

Allows the Health Licensing Office to issue to a qualified applicant a license to practice art therapy as a provisional licensed art therapist.

Testimony Surge
19 testimonies19 this week4 orgs engaged
Regulatory
30momentum

WatchEarly Signals

SB 14028

Requires the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations to increase reimbursement rates for inpatient psychiatric services provided by hospitals to medical assistance recipients.

SB 15425

Requires the Universal Health Plan Governance Board to study universal health care.

HB 414725

Requires the Oregon Health Authority to collaborate with the Department of Human Services and the Employment Department to submit an annual report that provides information about employers that employ 500 or more employees in this state and have employees who are medical assistance recipients.

HB 402823

Imposes requirements and restrictions on insurer and coordinated care organization audits of claims for reimbursement submitted by behavioral health treatment providers.

SB 118123

Prohibits the increased cost or denial of a Medicare supplement insurance policy due to a preexisting condition and establishes open enrollment standards for Medicare supplement policies.

HB 412720

Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adopt a payment mechanism to pay certain nonprofit reproductive health care providers that are not eligible to receive federal Medicaid funds for services provided to medical assistance recipients.

HB 403920

Requires the Oregon Health Authority to develop a transparent and data-driven process for developing capitation rates for coordinated care organizations.

SB 159820

Requires certain health benefit plans to provide coverage for preventive health services in accordance with federal rules in effect on June 30, 2025, and immunizations recommended by the Public Health Officer in the future.

HB 415620

Modifies the requirements for Medicaid supplemental reimbursements paid to emergency medical services providers.

HB 407020

Requires the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations to ensure that access to behavioral health treatment in the medical assistance program is comparable to access to medical and surgical treatment and that limitations are applied to behavioral health treatment no more stringently than to medical and surgical treatment.

How Signals Are Computed

Testimony Volume

Bills with high testimony counts and recent surges are more likely to get committee attention and floor votes.

Legislative Activity

Recent bill actions, committee hearings, and document filings indicate active consideration.

Engagement Breadth

Bills engaging many diverse organizations signal broad stakeholder interest — a driver of legislative priority.