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May a malpractice insurer take adverse action in Oregon against a provider who provides gender- affirming health care? Generally, no. The shield law created important restrictions on adverse actions that a malpractice insurer can take. “Adverse action” for purposes of... View Article
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What investigatory information may an Oregon health professional regulatory board share with other public entities, including regulatory or licensing boards in other states, about gender-affirming care? None. Under the shield law, an Oregon health professional regulatory board is not permitted... View Article
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What action may an Oregon health professional regulatory board take with respect to practitioners who provide gender-affirming health care in another state? Generally, none. Under the shield law, the following regulatory boards are prohibited from suspending, revoking, or refusing to... View Article
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What protections are there for the confidentiality of Oregon health care providers who provide gender-affirming health care services? There are two forms of protection under the shield law. First, the name, home address, professional address or location of an individual... View Article
