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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) In order to perfect a lien under ORS 87.555 (1), a hospital, an owner or operator of a hospital, a physician, a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner shall:
(a) Not later than 30 days after the discharge of the patient from the hospital, file a notice of lien substantially in the form prescribed in ORS 87.570, containing a statement of the amount claimed, with the recording officer of the county wherein such hospital is located; and
(b) Prior to the date of judgment, award, settlement or compromise, serve a certified copy of the notice of lien by registered or certified mail upon:
(A) The person alleged to be responsible for causing the injury and from whom damages are or may be claimed or to the last-known address of the person; or
(B) The insurance carrier that has insured the person alleged to be responsible, if such insurance carrier is known.
(2) In order to perfect a lien under ORS 87.555 (2), a hospital, an owner or operator of a hospital, a physician, a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner shall:
(a) Not later than 30 days after the discharge of the patient from the hospital, file a notice of lien substantially in the form prescribed in ORS 87.570, containing a statement of the amount claimed, with the recording officer of the county wherein such hospital is located; and
(b) Serve a certified copy of the notice of lien by certified mail upon the insurance company that is obligated to make payment for hospitalization and medical services.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Mortgages and Liens § 87.565 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-9-mortgages-and-liens/or-rev-st-sect-87-565/
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