Re: Tobacco Funds | Germans & Our Health Care System | Oregon Prescription Drug Program

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Did anyone read the "Germans Confused Over U.S. Healthcare Debate?" It says Germany's "mostly" GOVERNMENT RUN health care system has a 5.28 BILLION DOLLAR SURPLUS! (Germany boasts the oldest and most successful government run health care system in Europe).

So, I did some quick research. German's spent 47 billion dollars on prescription medication in 2010, and 160 billion on total health care in 2010.

Conversely...American's spent 307 billion ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ALONE (almost twice as much as Germany spends on all health care). And, do you know what American's spent on total "health care" in 2010? Are ya ready...? 2.6 TRILLION!!!

America spends 16 times more money on health care than Germany! (if my math is correct ;')

(:-)

M. s, D.C.

FW: Tobacco Funds | Germans & Our Health Care System | Oregon Prescription Drug Program

Dear Colleagues,

Check out the fourth story link “Alternative Providers Turn to Rule-Making Process for Inclusion in CCOs†just as before the profession will need you to step up and email your public input when the time comes. I have been working with coalition members to draft Admin Rule Language (and some of you have helped already) relative to CCOs providing an adequate network of all provider types and the reimbursement piece which cannot be based on provider type but rather “Quality and Performance.†Cheers, Vern Saboe

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The Lund Report | March 15, 2012

This week at The Lund Report:

NEWS:

Legislators Tap Tobacco Prevention Account to Fill Budget Gaps

Advocates wonder if legislators consider tobacco prevention merely lip service

Germans Confused Over U.S. Healthcare Debate

Their public healthcare system reached a record surplus of $5.28 billion last year and is one of the oldest systems in Europe

Oregon Prescription Drug Program Bill Dies a Second Death

For the second legislative session in a row, the bill could not overcome opposition from the insurance industry

Alternative Providers Turn to Rule-Making Process for Inclusion in CCOs

They want to see clear definitions of terms, and guidelines on reimbursement and provider capacity in these coordinated care organizations

OHSU Team Looks to Reduce the Number of C-Section Births

Discussing birth outcomes on a week-by-week basis may account for the dip in C-section births

Philomath Voters Approve Flouride Measure

New Federal Guidelines Mean More People Could Have Colonoscopy Screenings

Kaiser Permanente’s goal is to reach above the national average of 90 percent by encouraging its members to undergo such screenings

Mental Health Carve Out Bill Faced Governor's Veto

The bill would have required the state to pay for drugs that treat mental illnesses, HIV/AIDS, cancer and immunosuppressant disorders

Health Insurers Premera, Regence Report Gains in Surplus Cash

Two of the state's three largest health insurers report gains in their surpluses, just as Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler continues to argue that the funds those nonprofits have amassed go far beyond what might be needed

PRESS RELEASES:

Philomath Citizens Vote to Resume Public Water Fluoridation

Governor Kitzhaber Issues Call for Nominations

Nurse-Midwives Help Address Healthcare Disparity in Washington County

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Ranks Highest in Member Satisfaction Among Health Plans in the Northwest Region

OHSU-led Consortium Wins $21 Million Grant to Study Alcoholism, Stress

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Did anyone read the "Germans Confused Over U.S. Healthcare Debate" in these articles? It says Germany's "mostly" GOVERNMENT RUN health care system has a 5.28 BILLION DOLLAR SURPLUS! (Germany boasts the oldest and most successful government run health care system in Europe).

So, I did some quick research. German's spent 47 billion dollars on prescription medication in 2010, and 160 billion on total health care in 2010.

Conversely...American's spent 307 billion ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ALONE (almost twice as much as Germany spends on all health care). And, do you know what American's spent on total "health care" in 2010? Are ya ready...? 2.6 TRILLION!!!

America spends 16 times more money on health care than Germany! (if my math is correct ;')

(:-)

M. s, D.C.

FW: Tobacco Funds | Germans & Our Health Care System | Oregon Prescription Drug Program

Dear Colleagues,

Check out the fourth story link “Alternative Providers Turn to Rule-Making Process for Inclusion in CCOs†just as before the profession will need you to step up and email your public input when the time comes. I have been working with coalition members to draft Admin Rule Language (and some of you have helped already) relative to CCOs providing an adequate network of all provider types and the reimbursement piece which cannot be based on provider type but rather “Quality and Performance.†Cheers, Vern Saboe

From: The Lund Report [mailto:report=thelundreport.org@...] On Behalf Of The Lund ReportSent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 10:04 AMvsaboe@...Subject: Tobacco Funds | Germans & Our Health Care System | Oregon Prescription Drug Program

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The Lund Report | March 15, 2012

This week at The Lund Report:

NEWS:

Legislators Tap Tobacco Prevention Account to Fill Budget Gaps

Advocates wonder if legislators consider tobacco prevention merely lip service

Germans Confused Over U.S. Healthcare Debate

Their public healthcare system reached a record surplus of $5.28 billion last year and is one of the oldest systems in Europe

Oregon Prescription Drug Program Bill Dies a Second Death

For the second legislative session in a row, the bill could not overcome opposition from the insurance industry

Alternative Providers Turn to Rule-Making Process for Inclusion in CCOs

They want to see clear definitions of terms, and guidelines on reimbursement and provider capacity in these coordinated care organizations

OHSU Team Looks to Reduce the Number of C-Section Births

Discussing birth outcomes on a week-by-week basis may account for the dip in C-section births

Philomath Voters Approve Flouride Measure

New Federal Guidelines Mean More People Could Have Colonoscopy Screenings

Kaiser Permanente’s goal is to reach above the national average of 90 percent by encouraging its members to undergo such screenings

Mental Health Carve Out Bill Faced Governor's Veto

The bill would have required the state to pay for drugs that treat mental illnesses, HIV/AIDS, cancer and immunosuppressant disorders

Health Insurers Premera, Regence Report Gains in Surplus Cash

Two of the state's three largest health insurers report gains in their surpluses, just as Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler continues to argue that the funds those nonprofits have amassed go far beyond what might be needed

PRESS RELEASES:

Philomath Citizens Vote to Resume Public Water Fluoridation

Governor Kitzhaber Issues Call for Nominations

Nurse-Midwives Help Address Healthcare Disparity in Washington County

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Ranks Highest in Member Satisfaction Among Health Plans in the Northwest Region

OHSU-led Consortium Wins $21 Million Grant to Study Alcoholism, Stress

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okay ... complete the circle: what is the population ratio? SunnySunny Kierstyn, RN DC Fibromyalgia Care Center of Oregon 2677 Willakenzie Road, 7CEugene, Oregon, 97401541- 654-0850; Fx; 541- 654-0834www.drsunnykierstyn.com From: drbobdc83@...Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:34:10 -0700Subject: Re: Tobacco Funds | Germans & Our Health Care System | Oregon Prescription Drug Program Did anyone read the "Germans Confused Over U.S. Healthcare Debate?" It says Germany's "mostly" GOVERNMENT RUN health care system has a 5.28 BILLION DOLLAR SURPLUS! (Germany boasts the oldest and most successful government run health care system in Europe). So, I did some quick research. German's spent 47 billion dollars on prescription medication in 2010, and 160 billion on total health care in 2010. Conversely...American's spent 307 billion ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ALONE (almost twice as much as Germany spends on all health care). And, do you know what American's spent on total "health care" in 2010? Are ya ready...? 2.6 TRILLION!!! America spends 16 times more money on health care than Germany! (if my math is correct ;') (:-) M. s, D.C. FW: Tobacco Funds | Germans & Our Health Care System | Oregon Prescription Drug ProgramDear Colleagues, Check out the fourth story link “Alternative Providers Turn to Rule-Making Process for Inclusion in CCOs†just as before the profession will need you to step up and email your public input when the time comes. I have been working with coalition members to draft Admin Rule Language (and some of you have helped already) relative to CCOs providing an adequate network of all provider types and the reimbursement piece which cannot be based on provider type but rather “Quality and Performance.†Cheers, Vern Saboe From: The Lund Report [mailto:report=thelundreport.org@...] On Behalf Of The Lund ReportSent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 10:04 AMvsaboe@...Subject: Tobacco Funds | Germans & Our Health Care System | Oregon Prescription Drug Program Is this email not displaying correctly?View it in your browser. The Lund Report | March 15, 2012This week at The Lund Report: NEWS: Legislators Tap Tobacco Prevention Account to Fill Budget GapsAdvocates wonder if legislators consider tobacco prevention merely lip serviceGermans Confused Over U.S. Healthcare DebateTheir public healthcare system reached a record surplus of $5.28 billion last year and is one of the oldest systems in EuropeOregon Prescription Drug Program Bill Dies a Second DeathFor the second legislative session in a row, the bill could not overcome opposition from the insurance industryAlternative Providers Turn to Rule-Making Process for Inclusion in CCOsThey want to see clear definitions of terms, and guidelines on reimbursement and provider capacity in these coordinated care organizationsOHSU Team Looks to Reduce the Number of C-Section BirthsDiscussing birth outcomes on a week-by-week basis may account for the dip in C-section birthsPhilomath Voters Approve Flouride MeasureNew Federal Guidelines Mean More People Could Have Colonoscopy ScreeningsKaiser Permanente’s goal is to reach above the national average of 90 percent by encouraging its members to undergo such screeningsMental Health Carve Out Bill Faced Governor's VetoThe bill would have required the state to pay for drugs that treat mental illnesses, HIV/AIDS, cancer and immunosuppressant disordersHealth Insurers Premera, Regence Report Gains in Surplus CashTwo of the state's three largest health insurers report gains in their surpluses, just as Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler continues to argue that the funds those nonprofits have amassed go far beyond what might be needed PRESS RELEASES:Philomath Citizens Vote to Resume Public Water FluoridationGovernor Kitzhaber Issues Call for NominationsNurse-Midwives Help Address Healthcare Disparity in Washington CountyKaiser Foundation Health Plan Ranks Highest in Member Satisfaction Among Health Plans in the Northwest RegionOHSU-led Consortium Wins $21 Million Grant to Study Alcoholism, Stress follow on Twitter | like on Facebook | forward to a friend Thanks for your support.Copyright © 2012 The Lund Report, All rights reserved. This mailing was sent to vsaboe@.... You are receiving this email because you joined our newsletter list at http://www.thelundreport.org Our mailing address is: The Lund ReportPOB 82841Portland, OR 97282Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences | view email in browser

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From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of M. s, D.C.Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 2:26 PM Subject: Re: Tobacco Funds | Germans & Our Health Care System | Oregon Prescription Drug Program  Did anyone read the " Germans Confused Over U.S. Healthcare Debate " in these articles? It says Germany's " mostly " GOVERNMENT RUN health care system has a 5.28 BILLION DOLLAR SURPLUS! (Germany boasts the oldest and most successful government run health care system in Europe). So, I did some quick research. German's spent 47 billion dollars on prescription medication in 2010, and 160 billion on total health care in 2010. Conversely...American's spent 307 billion ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ALONE (almost twice as much as Germany spends on all health care). And, do you know what American's spent on total " health care " in 2010? Are ya ready...? 2.6 TRILLION!!! America spends 16 times more money on health care than Germany! (if my math is correct ;') (:-) M. s, D.C. FW: Tobacco Funds | Germans & Our Health Care System | Oregon Prescription Drug Program Dear Colleagues, Check out the fourth story link “Alternative Providers Turn to Rule-Making Process for Inclusion in CCOs†just as before the profession will need you to step up and email your public input when the time comes. I have been working with coalition members to draft Admin Rule Language (and some of you have helped already) relative to CCOs providing an adequate network of all provider types and the reimbursement piece which cannot be based on provider type but rather “Quality and Performance.†Cheers, Vern Saboe From: The Lund Report [mailto:report=thelundreport.org@...] On Behalf Of The Lund ReportSent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 10:04 AMvsaboe@...Subject: Tobacco Funds | Germans & Our Health Care System | Oregon Prescription Drug Program Is this email not displaying correctly?View it in your browser. The Lund Report | March 15, 2012This week at The Lund Report: NEWS: Legislators Tap Tobacco Prevention Account to Fill Budget GapsAdvocates wonder if legislators consider tobacco prevention merely lip serviceGermans Confused Over U.S. Healthcare DebateTheir public healthcare system reached a record surplus of $5.28 billion last year and is one of the oldest systems in EuropeOregon Prescription Drug Program Bill Dies a Second DeathFor the second legislative session in a row, the bill could not overcome opposition from the insurance industryAlternative Providers Turn to Rule-Making Process for Inclusion in CCOsThey want to see clear definitions of terms, and guidelines on reimbursement and provider capacity in these coordinated care organizationsOHSU Team Looks to Reduce the Number of C-Section BirthsDiscussing birth outcomes on a week-by-week basis may account for the dip in C-section birthsPhilomath Voters Approve Flouride MeasureNew Federal Guidelines Mean More People Could Have Colonoscopy ScreeningsKaiser Permanente’s goal is to reach above the national average of 90 percent by encouraging its members to undergo such screeningsMental Health Carve Out Bill Faced Governor's VetoThe bill would have required the state to pay for drugs that treat mental illnesses, HIV/AIDS, cancer and immunosuppressant disordersHealth Insurers Premera, Regence Report Gains in Surplus CashTwo of the state's three largest health insurers report gains in their surpluses, just as Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler continues to argue that the funds those nonprofits have amassed go far beyond what might be needed PRESS RELEASES:Philomath Citizens Vote to Resume Public Water FluoridationGovernor Kitzhaber Issues Call for NominationsNurse-Midwives Help Address Healthcare Disparity in Washington CountyKaiser Foundation Health Plan Ranks Highest in Member Satisfaction Among Health Plans in the Northwest RegionOHSU-led Consortium Wins $21 Million Grant to Study Alcoholism, Stress follow on Twitter | like on Facebook | forward to a friend Thanks for your support.Copyright © 2012 The Lund Report, All rights reserved. This mailing was sent to vsaboe@.... You are receiving this email because you joined our newsletter list at http://www.thelundreport.org Our mailing address is: The Lund ReportPOB 82841Portland, OR 97282Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences | view email in browser