2013 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 11 - Public Health, Housing, Environment
Chapter 441 - Health Care Facilities
Section 441.221 - Advisory Committee on Physician Credentialing Information; membership; terms.

(1) The Advisory Committee on Physician Credentialing Information is established within the Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research. The committee consists of nine members appointed by the Administrator of the Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research as follows:

(a) Three members who are physicians licensed by the Oregon Medical Board or representatives of physician organizations doing business within the State of Oregon;

(b) Three representatives of hospitals licensed by the Oregon Health Authority; and

(c) Three representatives of health care service contractors that have been issued a certificate of authority to transact health insurance in this state by the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(2) All members appointed pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be knowledgeable about national standards relating to physician credentialing.

(3) The term of appointment for each member of the committee is three years. If, during a member's term of appointment, the member no longer qualifies to serve as designated by the criteria of subsection (1) of this section, the member must resign. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the administrator shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(4) Members of the committee are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement of expenses. [Formerly 442.800]

Note: 441.221 to 441.223 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 441 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.