Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 735 § 735.540 — Definitions for ORS 735.540 to 735.552
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 735 ·
Oregon Code § 735.540·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Definitions for ORS 735.540 to 735.552.
As used in ORS 735.540 to 735.552:
(1) Audit means
an on-site or remote review of the records of a pharmacy, or a request for
records from a pharmacy for the purpose of an audit, by or on behalf of an
entity.
(2) Clerical
error means a minor error:
(a) In the
keeping, recording or transcribing of records or documents or in the handling
of electronic or hard copies of correspondence;
(b) That does not
result in financial harm to an entity; and
(c) That does not
involve dispensing an incorrect dose, amount or type of medication or
dispensing a prescription drug to the wrong person.
(3) Entity
includes:
(a) A pharmacy
benefit manager;
(b) An insurer;
(c) A third party
administrator;
(d) A state
agency; or
(e) A person that
represents or is employed by one of the entities described in this subsection.
(4) Fraud means
knowingly and willfully executing or attempting to execute a scheme, in
connection with the delivery of or payment for health care benefits, items or
services, that uses false or misleading pretenses, representations or promises
to obtain any money or property owned by or under the custody or control of any
person. [2013 c.570 §4; 2024 c.87 §9]
Note:
See note under 735.530.
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 735.540
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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