Dr. Samuel Metz

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Opinion: Oregon Needs Significant Change To Achieve Universal Health Insurance Coverage

Jan 8, 2019

Addiction is the Price We Pay for Neglecting Our Children

We can no longer afford to discard substance abuse programs from our health insurance benefits.

Nov 17, 2017

Federal Legislation Prevents Oregon from Solving its Healthcare Crisis

The author contends that President Trump’s “States Rights super waiver” executive order will allow Oregon to set the example.

Jan 23, 2017

Why Vermont Failed to Enact Single Payer?

Its collapse was a legislative failure, according to this author, which Oregon legislators deserve support so the same problem doesn't befall us.

Jan 8, 2015

Implementing a Universal Healthcare System Costs Less, Provides Better Care

Honoring a rather unpleasant tradition, the September issue of Health Affairs published yet another peer-reviewed study confirming that administrative costs in the U.S. healthcare system are the highest in the world.

Nov 11, 2014

Fluoridation: A Statement in Favor

Author says that artificial fluoridation is inexpensive, has no demonstrated risk, and offers considerable financial, medical, and dental benefits.

Aug 27, 2012