(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 1979 c.123 §1; 1989 c.727 §3; 1991 c.249 §7; 1995 c.100 §1; 1999 c.146 §3; 2014 c.45 §7]