Oregon health officials are asking lawmakers to support a bill that would increase hospital licensing fees by a factor of five to improve outreach and oversight. They'd still be less than in Washington state, but hospital officials say the move would further burden struggling facilities.
March 18, 2025
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The Oregon State Hospital, the state's largest psychiatric facility, has been the subject of repeated allegations and investigations finding problems with patient safety. The unit that inspects it and other hospitals around the state is funded by licensing fees that have not increased since 2009.
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