Relating to health care; and declaring an emergency.

Summary

HB 4040 requires hospitals to automatically screen certain patients for presumptive eligibility for charity care or cost adjustments and to apply any assistance before billing. It also directs the Oregon Health Authority to set standards for home‑health agencies and creates a state‑run quality‑measurement program for residential care facilities. The measures aim to protect vulnerable patients and improve transparency in long‑term care.

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