Certificate of Need Consultant in Oregon
Oregon runs a more targeted CON program than most Eastern states, focused on hospitals and long-term care rather than the full spectrum of outpatient services. That narrower scope means each covered filing carries greater consequence.
The Oregon program
Reviewing agency: Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division (OHA).
What's reviewable: New hospitals, long-term care facilities, and select capital projects and services above statutory thresholds. Oregon's CON scope is narrower than many Eastern states. [VERIFY.]
Typical timeline: Typically 90–180 days from complete filing through decision, with additional process for hearings and appeals. [VERIFY.]
OHA reviews applications against statutory criteria including need, cost containment, geographic access, and quality. Applicants must demonstrate consistency with Oregon's health-system priorities and, where relevant, coordinate with regional health planning frameworks.
PDA in Oregon
PDA has advised Oregon hospitals and long-term care operators on covered projects, including original demand analyses tuned to Oregon's regional demographics and care-delivery patterns.
Oregon CON frequently asked questions
Do ambulatory surgery centers need a CON in Oregon?
- Oregon's CON scope is comparatively narrow — most freestanding ambulatory services fall outside CON, though hospital-based outpatient projects and larger capital investments may be reviewable. [VERIFY.]
What triggers an Oregon CON filing?
- New hospitals, additions of long-term care beds, and certain capital expenditures and service changes above statutory thresholds. [VERIFY current thresholds.]
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