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House approves bill to streamline credentialing, expand supervision rules for behavioral‑health providers
Summary
House Bill 4083 passed final reading Feb. 11, 2026. Sponsors said the bill directs the Oregon Health Authority to select a centralized credentialing system, requires biennial reporting on reducing administrative burdens, and directs licensing boards to permit cross‑license supervision to expand clinical supervision access.
The Oregon House approved House Bill 4083 on final passage Feb. 11, 2026, a measure sponsors described as aimed at reducing administrative burdens that hinder the behavioral‑health workforce.
Representative Pham, speaking in support, said the state faces a behavioral‑health workforce shortage and that providers often face duplicative credentialing processes that delay patient care. "By selecting a centralized credentialing system, we eliminate unnecessary complexity for both providers and…
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