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

Remembering Ben Westlund

Share your thoughts about this great 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 >>

A Mad As Hell Doctor's Final Report

Despite many thousands of e-mails and phone calls the White House did not invite us in.

November 19, 2009 -- Let me start back at the tour itself. I’ve reviewed the compendium of the individual TV appearances we made in local venues from Seattle to Washington. The amount of dust we kicked up—over a million citings on Google, many dozens of radio and TV appearances and interviews and print media articles—is not to be sneezed at. We made a splash all across the US. Read More >>

Our Mission

The Lund Report keeps its radar focused on Oregon’s healthcare industry. Our goal is to empower consumers. We believe an informed public can create a more accountable and transparent system.

Text Resize

^-A ⁺A

We rely on the financial support of individuals whose contributions are tax-deductible. Unlike our competitors, we adamantly refuse to accept money from the healthcare industry or paid advertisements.

Participate in the discussion by becoming a subscriber. You'll have the opportunity to comment on articles, submit guest editorials, and receive our weekly e-mail alerts. Unlike our competitors, you'll never pay a subscription fee.

By TwitterIcon.com