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This event brought legislators, policy makers, business leaders, health care industry stakeholders, advocates and citizens together to work toward consensus on health care reform. Over 650 people gathered in January 2007 for a multi-faceted event which featured a keynote presentation by Gov. John Kitzhaber, theatrical vignettes by Sojourn Theatre, a documentary by NW Documentary Arts & Media, a panel discussion, and live audience feedback throughout.

View the Legislative Report from the summit

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Summit Goals:

  • Inform and educate legislators and policy makers on the complex issues surrounding health care reform
  • Elevate the conversation around health care reform options by including ALL stakeholders
  • Bring the business community to the forefront of the conversation
  • Moderator:
    Lawrence Wallack, DrPH, Dean, Portland State University's College of Urban and Public Affairs

    Panelists:
    Ike Apodaca, Managing Partner, Donde; Chair-elect, Governor's Small Business Council
    Andy Davidson, President and CEO, Oregon Assn. of Hospitals and Health Systems
    Peggy Fowler, CEO and President, Portland General Electric
    Susan King, RN, MS, Executive Director, Oregon Nurses Assn.
    The Honorable John Kitzhaber, MD, OR Governor 1995-2003
    J. Bart McMullan, MD, President, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon

    Summit Results:

    Legislators and Policy Makers
  • An understanding of the complex issues and interests underlying health care reform

  • Business Leaders
  • An understanding of the crucial role business must play in the success of any reform effort

  • Stakeholder Groups
  • An understanding of the need to work for consensus




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