House committee weighs SB 951A to limit corporate influence over Oregon medical practices

The Oregon House Committee on Behavioral Health and Health Care held a public hearing in May 2025 on Senate Bill 951A, a proposal to tighten the state's corporate practice of medicine rules by restricting what management services organizations (MSOs) can do and sharply limiting noncompete agreements for clinicians.

Proponents said the bill aims to protect clinical decision-making and patient trust from corporate investors. Chris Coughlin of Oregon Consumer Justice said the bill would strengthen enforcement of the corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) doctrine and "boost Oregonians' confidence that when they consult their health care providers, they will receive health care services that serve their best interests." Mark Bonanno of the Oregon Medical Association told the committee, "The OMA does not support the widespread use of physician noncompete agreements." Matt Swanson of the Service Employees International Union added, "This does not ban investment. It does not ban private equity involvement in health care, but it does ensure that patients' basic needs ... are put first."

Supporters described three core elements: (1) a broad restriction on MSO…