OAR 410-050-0830: Hearing Process

(1) Any hospital that receives a notice of proposed action may request a contested case hearing under ORS 183. (2) The hospital may request a hearing by submitting a written request within 20 days of the date of the notice of proposed action. (3) Prior to the hearing, the hospital shall meet with the Authority for an informal conference: (a) The informal conference may be used to negotiate a written settlement agreement. (b) If the settlement agreement includes a reduction or waiver of penalties, the agreement shall be approved and signed by the Director. (4) Except as provided in section (5) of this rule, if the case proceeds to a hearing, the administrative law judge shall issue a proposed order. The Authority shall issue a final order. (5) Nothing in this section shall preclude the Authority and the hospital from agreeing to informal disposition of the contested case at any time, consistent with ORS 183.415(5).