Will Kitzhaber and Oregon lead the nation?
“Our current system is based on structures and assumptions that are now 40 to 50 years old and
reflect the realities of the last century, not the realities of today,” said Kitzhaber, who practiced
emergency medicine for almost 20 years before becoming governor. “Without finding the
courage to rethink these assumptions in light of today’s realities, we will be unable to meet the
health-care challenges facing our state and the nation.”
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Read what the Oregonian had to say:
The ex-governor wants to use Medicaid and Medicare
cash to heal the staggering system :: By Bill Graves :: The Oregonian, Thursday, January 18, 2007
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Dec 7, 2007 10:19:30 PM
Shawn says
I agree that we need a health care reform but I don't think it should used as a political stepping stone.
Jun 5, 2008 9:10:07 AM
Kalista Gray says
Texas!!!
Jul 11, 2008 10:44:31 AM
Prescription Rx Card says
hmmm... “Without finding the
courage to rethink these assumptions in light of today’s realities, we will be unable to meet the
health-care challenges facing our state and the nation.”
Aug 4, 2008 1:31:06 PM
Discount Rx card says
Time system does need a big update.
Sep 16, 2008 8:33:02 PM
ultrasound gel says
I agree
Jun 25, 2009 11:24:45 AM
OCH says
Ozarks Community Hospital Vision for Change: Visit the OCH Health care blog to read our health reform plan. http://ochhealthcarereform.blogspot.com
Jun 30, 2009 7:53:14 AM
OCH says
Paul Taylor is the CEO and general counsel for Ozarks Community Hospital. Ozarks Community Hospital is a small health system headquartered in Springfield, MO. He has written the OCH White Paper on Healthcare Reform which is being distributed nationwide. Copies of his position paper can be downloaded at http://www.ochonline.com/pdf/OCHReformWhitepaper2009.pdf. Discussion of healthcare issues featured in the white paper will follow on http://ochhealthcarereform.blogspot.com.
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