The complexities of our healthcare system demand our attention. That’s why we’re turning to the experts – people familiar with the system who have a distinct point of view. We may not agree with their perspective but want to give you an opportunity to hear their ideas. Give us your perspective by sharing a guest commentary. Send your article to info@thelundreport.com.

New Perspectives

Sen. Bates Remembers Friend and Colleague Ben Westlund

March 17, 2010 -- I would like say a few words about some of Ben Westlund’s accomplishments as a Statesman. What I really want to dwell on is the man that I came to know over the last ten years. Read More >>

Remembering Ben Westlund

Share your thoughts about Oregon's former state treasurer and healthcare leader by sending an email to info@thelundreport.org
March 9, 2010 -- Oregon lost a great healthcare leader with the passing of Ben Westlund on March 6th. As a state senator, he was instrumental in not only keeping the Oregon Health Plan, but remained focused on the need to achieve universal access so that everyone could receive healthcare services. Read More >>

Finding Consensus at Blair House

Among complicated sticking points to iron out, there's the Indian Health Care Improvement Act
February 22, 2010 -- President Barack Obama is hosting a health care summit Thursday at the Blair House. It will be televised live. We can all watch and judge the proposals for ourselves. Read More >>

A Call for Regence to Become Accountable

Regence’s actions are more consistent with a for-profit hedge fund
February 18, 2010 -- I just returned from 16 days in Singapore to start teaching my public health, health management and international health students again for Linfield’s spring semester. Read More >>

New Technology is Driving up Healthcare Costs

Our nation should consider reforming the patent system so monopolies cannot be created
February 17, 2010 -- According to a landmark study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, medical technology costs are the primary driver of healthcare inflation. Read More >>

A Reform Wish List

From the front lines of patient advocacy
February 4, 2010 -- Though the national debate over healthcare reform is far from over, most sympathizers now agree on common objectives, including universal access to quality care at an affordable cost, a focus on prevention, evidence-based medicine, electronic medical records, and a patient-centered approach. Read More >>

Bend Orthodontist Develops Volunteer Program

For every hour they spend volunteering, her patients can deduct $10 off their dental bill
January 14, 2010 -- Have you ever met someone with an idea that might actually change the world? I have. Read More >>

It’s Time We Face the Primary Care Shortage

From reimbursement rates to public policy and medical schools, a UCLA professor emeritus offers a step-by-step solution
January 6, 2010 -- Fifty years ago over half of medical school graduates became general practitioners, general internists or general pediatricians. Today subspecialty training dominates by a ratio of almost 7:1. Read More >>

My Take on Why Oregon Health Forum Went Under

Diane Lund-Muzikant offers her thoughts on the demise of the organization she founded
December 18, 2009 -- Most people have learned the fate of Oregon Health Forum by now – the newsletter and educational organization I created in 1990 to shine a light on the healthcare industry. But what led to its downfall? Read More >>

How Private Insurers Stand to Prosper Even More

We still end up with a system that's based on private insurers that have no incentive whatsoever to control costs
December 14, 2009 -- The public option is dead, killed by a handful of senators from small states who are mostly bought off by Big Insurance and Big Pharma or intimidated by these industries' deep pockets and power to run political ads against them. Read More >>
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