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Lawmakers, hospice providers back temporary pause on new hospice licenses to strengthen vetting
Summary
Sponsors and hospice-sector witnesses told the House Rules Committee that SB 1575 A would pause new hospice licensing while Oregon updates licensure rules, aiming to block operators tied to fraud in other states and protect rural access; supporters urged passage to improve vetting and accountability.
Lawmakers and hospice-sector representatives urged the House Rules Committee to support SB 1575 A, a bill that would temporarily prohibit the Oregon Health Authority from issuing new hospice licenses while the agency updates licensure requirements.
Representative Bobby Levy, sponsor of the measure, said the bill is aimed at ensuring hospice services remain ‘‘about dignity, trust and compassion’’ for patients, particularly in rural communities with limited provider…
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