Relating to hospice licensure; and declaring an emergency.

Summary

The bill makes it illegal for any hospice to operate in Oregon without a license from the Oregon Health Authority. It sets a $1,140 licensing fee, mandates an in‑person site inspection at least every three years, and permits use of Medicare‑Medicaid certification as proof of compliance. It also adds background‑check, performance‑history, and patient‑experience survey requirements for new and renewing licenses.

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