The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA

Abstract #74067

Laura Brennan, MSW, Policy, Planning & Performance Measurement, Department of Human Services, 800 NE Orgegon Street- 9th Fl, Portland, OR 97232 and Jeanene A Smith, MD, MPH, Office of Oregon Health Policy and Research, 255 Capitol St., NE, 5th Floor, Salem, OR 97310, 503-378-2422, jeanene.smith@state.or.us.

Although often viewed as an innovator in health care, Oregon's universal health care ballot measure and other legislative efforts have not received the necessary support from voters and stakeholders to ensure access to health care for all Oregonians. Explore Oregon's universal health care strategies and barriers confronted . . . Can we get there from here?

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will be able to:
• Identify the factors involved in the Oregon ballot campaign.
• Consider whether barriers could be overcome.

Keywords: Health Care Reform, Health Insurance

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.