The John Kitzhaber, MD, Lectureship on Healthcare Policy was established in 1993 to recognize Dr. Kitzhaber's nationally recognized contributions to the citizens of Oregon as State Senator and Governor through his pioneering leadership in legislating the Oregon Health Plan. This lectureship focuses on issues related to economics and public policy in healthcare.

The Foundation For Medical Excellence's 2011 John Kitzhaber, MD, Lectureship on Healthcare Policy was held on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at the Portland Hilton Hotel. The Foundation was very pleased that this year's speaker was the Honorable John Kitzhaber, MD, Governor of Oregon. Governor Kitzhaber's talk was entitled:

"Making the Transition to a Sustainable Health Care System

The Oregon Approach: so far...