Oregon Statutes 414.135 – Contracts relating to direct providers of care and services
The Oregon Health Authority may enter into nonexclusive contracts under which funds available for medical assistance may be administered and disbursed by the contractor to direct providers of medical and remedial care and services available under medical assistance in consideration of services rendered and supplies furnished by them in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Payment shall be made according to the rules of the authority pursuant to the number of days and the fees, charges and costs established under ORS § 414.065. The contractor must guarantee the authority by written acknowledgment:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 414.135
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Medical assistance: includes any care or services for any individual who is a patient in a medical institution or any care or services for any individual who has attained 65 years of age or is under 22 years of age, and who is a patient in a private or public institution for mental diseases. See Oregon Statutes 414.025
(1) To make all payments under this chapter promptly but not later than 30 days after receipt of the proper evidence establishing the validity of the provider’s claim.
(2) To provide such data, records and reports to the authority as may be required by the authority. [1967 c.502 § 11; 1991 c.66 § 19; 2009 c.595 § 283]