Section 735.540 - [Operative 1/1/2025] Definitions for ORS 735.540 to 735.552As 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;(c) A third party administrator;(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.Amended by 2024 Ch. 87,§ 9, eff. 4/4/2024, op. 1/1/2025.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.