The report required under ORS 171.875, to the extent that information is available, shall include but need not be limited to the following:
(1) Answers to the following questions concerning the social effect of the proposed measure:
- (a) To what extent is the treatment or service used by the general population of Oregon?
- (b) To what extent is the insurance coverage already generally available in Oregon?
- (c) What proportion of the population of Oregon already has such coverage?
- (d) To what extent does the lack of coverage result in financial hardship in Oregon?
- (e) What evidence exists to document the medical need in Oregon for the proposed treatment or services?
(2) Answers to the following questions concerning the financial effect of the proposed measure:
- (a) To what extent is the coverage expected to increase or decrease the cost of treatment or services?
- (b) To what extent is the coverage expected to increase the use of the treatment or services?
- (c) To what extent is the mandated treatment or services expected to be a substitute for more expensive treatment or services?
- (d) To what extent is the coverage expected to increase or decrease the administrative expenses of insurance companies and the premium and administrative expenses of policyholders?
- (e) What will be the effect of this coverage on the total cost of health care?
[1985 c.747 §57]