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Oregon lawmakers push for federal ban on corporate hospital ownership — Jeff Merkley | ChamberLight
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Oregon Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Rep. Val Hoyle are sponsoring federal legislation to restrict corporate ownership and control of medical practices. The bill would also limit management companies’ authority and bar certain physician contract restrictions.
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ALSO MENTIONED Tina Kotek, Oregon governor who signed the state law the federal proposal is said to mirror
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Oregon representative and sponsor of the bill
ALSO MENTIONED Tina Kotek, Oregon governor who signed the state law the federal proposal is said to mirror
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