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- 1Oregon providers challenge rule prioritizing criminal defendants in mental health care▼Oregon mental health providers, hospitals challenge mandate to treat criminal defendants first
Mental health providers and hospitals in Oregon are legally challenging a state mandate that requires them to prioritize treating criminal defendants found unfit to stand trial over other patients. Providers argue the rule strains already limited psychiatric capacity and leaves civilians waiting for care. The dispute highlights Oregon's ongoing struggle with capacity at the Oregon State Hospital and growing waitlists for restoration services.