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April 24, 2013 — A measure that directs the Oregon Health Authority to set up codes to bill non-medical expenses for patients on the Oregon Health Plan sailed through the Senate on a 26-1 vote yesterday.

Even though the vote is only advisory, advocates are hopeful it will create the incentive to bring about change.

John Santa, a longtime Oregon Health Policy Board member, says the risks deserve more study.

Depending on which regulation they cite, hospitals can keep their “crisis” from regulators, patients and the public.