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Single payer would be ideal.  Some people call it socialized medicine but that would seem to be common sense since we are a society.  I'm a Veteran and have healthcare in the only true socialized medicine in America with the VA.  The VA does a great job in controlling chronic conditions such as hypertenstion and diabetes.  They are very transparent with their successes and failures (2010 VHA Facility Quality and Safety Report).  I know what to expect with them and don't have to wait in huge lines for care.  I think that the VA could be used as a model for Oregon.  If the VA is good enough for the Veterans then it should be good enough for Oregonians.

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