For the 2018 song by Matt Simons, see We Can Do Better (song).
We Can Do Better (formerly known as the Archimedes Movement[1]) (founded 2006) is a grassroots movement based in the U.S. state of Oregon, which aims to bring citizens and stakeholders together to design a health care system that "works better for everyone."[2] It was founded by former Oregon governor John Kitzhaber, M.D. in January 2006.[3] Kitzhaber's goal was to find a way to put money used for health care, which as of 2006 amounted to about $6.3 billion in Oregon, to better use.[4] That year, it was one of three organizations that drew substantially increased funding levels from the Northwest Health Foundation; its grant funds totaled $82,000.[5]
In 2007, members of the organization initially "crowded the steps" of the Oregon Capitol in support of a bill before the 2007 legislature to establish the Oregon Health Trust,[6] but Kitzhaber later reversed his position, pulling his support from the bill and advising members of the organization that the then-current version of the bill did "not reflect the work…done by you through the Archimedes Movement."[7]
The organization's goal was to create a national grass-roots effort to reform health care, starting in Oregon.[8] It was founded on the belief that incremental change to existing health programs like Medicare and Medicaid will not be sufficient to solve their long-term problems, and that communities and coalitions outside the political world would need to form consensus around goals and values, and pressure lawmakers to make more fundamental changes.[3]
The organization's executive director, Liz Baxter, has advocated for health policy reform to members of the Oregon Legislative Assembly.[9] She also chairs the Oregon Health Insurance Exchange Board, established in 2011.[10]
The Archimedes Movement is a member of the Oregon Health Reform Collaborative.[11] The organization's original name was based on the ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes, who is quoted as saying "Give me a lever and a place to stand, and I can move the Earth."[4]
^Bartlett, Amy (January 28, 2011). "Focus on accessible health care". Siuslaw News.
^Brunk, Doug (February 1, 2008). "Movement Seeks Consensus on Health Reform". Skin & Allergy News.
^ abColby, Ira C.; Catherine N. Dulmus; Karen M. Sowers (January 2013). Connecting Social Welfare Policy to Fields of Practice. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 153–154. ISBN 978-1-1184-2096-6.
^ abChristie, Tim (May 26, 2006). "Kitzhaber puts spotlight on health care". The Register-Guard.
^Moody, Robin J. (August 13, 2006). "NW Health Foundation shifts toward reform role". Portland Business Journal.
^Moody, Robin J. (March 18, 2007). "Oregon Health Trust bill could signal big changes: Ex-governor, legislators propose sweeping health reform". Portland Business Journal.
^"Around Town: Kitzhaber ends support for health care reform bill". Portland Business Journal. April 22, 2007.
^Esteve, Harry (April 10, 2010). "Former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber touts centrist path he hopes will lead to old job". The Oregonian.
^Kost, Ryan (January 28, 2012). "Woman shares family's stories as she advocates for health care bill". The Oregonian.
^"Governor Kitzhaber Applauds Senate Confirmation of Oregon Health Insurance Exchange Board". Targeted News Service. October 9, 2011.
^oregonhealthreform.org Oregon Health Reform Collaborative web site (as archived January 20, 2009)
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