Former Governor John Kitzhaber can no longer practice medicine in Oregon. An emergency room physician, Kitzhaber's license became inactive in 2014, according to the Oregon Medical Board.
As he left office, the governor was lauded by hospital executives, health insurance leaders, physicians and community activists for transforming Oregon’s healthcare system.
Once the Legislature approves the business plan setting in motion coordinated care organizations, the state’s on its way to reduce costs and improve health