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Oregon Revised Statutes Public Health and Safety § 442.200

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

As used in this section and ORS 442.205:

(1) “Charity care” means free or discounted health services provided to persons who cannot afford to pay and from whom a hospital has no expectation of payment. “Charity care” does not include bad debt, contractual allowances or discounts for quick payment.

(2) “Community benefit” means a program or activity that provides treatment or promotes health and healing in response to an identified community need. “Community benefit” includes:

(a) Charity care;

(b) Losses related to Medicaid, Medicare, State Children's Health Insurance Program or other publicly funded health care program shortfalls;

(c) Community health improvement services;

(d) Research;

(e) Financial and in-kind contributions to the community; and

(f) Community building activities affecting health in the community.

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