Section 87.565 - Notice of lien required(1) In order to perfect a lien under ORS 87.555(1), a hospital, an owner or operator of a hospital, a physician, a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner shall: (a) Not later than 30 days after the discharge of the patient from the hospital, file a notice of lien substantially in the form prescribed in ORS 87.570, containing a statement of the amount claimed, with the recording officer of the county wherein such hospital is located; and(b) Prior to the date of judgment, award, settlement or compromise, serve a certified copy of the notice of lien by registered or certified mail upon: (A) The person alleged to be responsible for causing the injury and from whom damages are or may be claimed or to the last-known address of the person; or(B) The insurance carrier that has insured the person alleged to be responsible, if such insurance carrier is known.(2) In order to perfect a lien under ORS 87.555(2), a hospital, an owner or operator of a hospital, a physician, a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner shall:(a) Not later than 30 days after the discharge of the patient from the hospital, file a notice of lien substantially in the form prescribed in ORS 87.570, containing a statement of the amount claimed, with the recording officer of the county wherein such hospital is located; and(b) Serve a certified copy of the notice of lien by certified mail upon the insurance company that is obligated to make payment for hospitalization and medical services.Amended by 2014 Ch. 45,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2014.Amended by 1979 c.123 §1; 1989 c.727 §3; 1991 c.249 §7; 1995 c.100 §1; 1999 c.146 §3