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5 Myths About Our Ailing Health System Comments Off
Here’s a great article by Shannon Brownlee and Ezekiel Emanuel published in the Washington Post on November 23, 2008. By debunking the prevailing myths about our health care system and the cost of reform, they aim to keep health reform alive in uncertain economic times. Here’s an excerpt: With Congress ready to spend $700 billion to …
Read MoreThe Immediate Cause of Death Comments Off
In his talks, John Kitzhaber has spoken about the 9000 billing codes that doctors can choose among when they provide a service, decrying the lack of a code for prevention, or maintaining health or helping the patient make healthy lifestyle choices. The opposite bookend to that comes at death. An internist friend of mine recently …
Read MoreMy Mom’s Story Comments Off
On September 30, 2008, Liz Baxter testified before the Oregon Health Fund Board. The Archimedes Movement’s comments were delivered by David Pollack, representing our Community Leadership Council. That left Liz free to tell this story as a way of emphasizing that we need to include “care” in health care – even excellent medical treatment is …
Read MoreComments on Oregon Health Fund Board Report Comments Off
On September 30, 2008, John Kitzhaber testified before the Oregon Health Fund Board about their draft plan for health care reform in Oregon: For the record my name is John Kitzhaber, representing myself, although I was asked to make a brief statement on behalf of the Archimedes Movement. First I want to acknowledge the tremendous …
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