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Friday, October 23, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Policy & Law

Oregon law makes hospitals check every patient for financial aid

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Since 2024, Oregon hospitals must screen patients for free or discounted care instead of waiting for applications. At OHSU, the share automatically approved jumped from 12% to 64%. Hospitals got the rule loosened this year as federal coverage cuts loom.

Source: KFF Health News

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