Deb Patterson
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 10
Primary
] [Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study health care. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health not later than September 15, 2026.] [Sunsets on January 2, 2027.] 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. Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to adopt rules and implement a benchmark Primary Care Fairness Rate. Exempts health insurance policies or certificates issued by the Public Employees' Benefit Board or the Oregon Educators Benefit Board. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
In committee upon adjournment.
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Health Care.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
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| A-Engrossed | |
| Introduced | |
| Senate Amendments to Introduced | |
| SHC Amendment -2 |
| Document | Format |
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| 2025-04-03 Proposed Amendment -1 | |
| 2025-04-08 Proposed Amendment -1 |
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