The economics of natural medicine in the U.S. healthcare system

eoberg — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:07:55 +0000

This recent publication in the Natural Medicine Journal, authored by Setareh Tais, ND from the California Naturopathic Doctor’s Association and Erica Oberg, ND, MPH from the Center for Health Policy & Leadership at Bastyr University, summarizes some of the current economic data regarding costs and cost-effectiveness of natural medicine. It is a useful resource for CAM disciplines seeking to educate policy makers on the impact of natural medicine on the healthcare system.

NYT reports on CAM inclusion in State's essential benefits packages

eoberg — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 01:07:16 +0000

There is a still a year to go before insurance Exchanges are implemented under the Affordable Care Act. However, the deadline for States to define the essential benefits to be covered is approaching on December 26. Of keen interest to the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) disciplines, are whether the services provided by these licensed health professionals will be considered part of essential benefits and therefore subject to mandatory inclusion by health plans that wish to participate in the Exchanges.

Free Screening Nov. 9 of "Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare"

mslaughter — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:22:36 +0000

Bastyr University California is co-sponsoring a free screening of the award-winning film about the American health care system.

Events

Huffington Post reports on Cost-effectiveness of CAM

eoberg — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:52:47 +0000

Bastyr alumni Patricia Herman, ND PhD, and iconic CAM researcher David Eisenberg, MD recently published a systematic review of CAM cost-effectiveness studies. Over 114 full economic evaluation studies were included.

Integrative Medicine

Dr. Erica Oberg Appointed New Director of CHPL

mslaughter — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:10:02 +0000

Erica B. Oberg, ND, MPH, is the newly appointed director of the Bastyr University Center for Health Policy and Leadership effective September 1, 2012.

leadership

Events

Lecture on Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder

ggoode — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:17:06 +0000

Many people have recognized that illness, injury and physical pain are stress-related, but few know how to rapidly alter the stress component so that it changes the body. By the combined use of interpersonal neurobiology and the precise use of the patient's visual ecology, emotional distress can be changed in seconds.

Events

Effort Underway in State Legislature to Consider GMO Labeling

ggoode — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:33:18 +0000

For those of you who have a particular interest in the GMO labeling issue, I bring you positive news. We have learned that a bi-partisan effort is underway in the House of Representatives and the Senate to consider GMO labeling legislation.

Legislative Efforts

What are the Health Risks of Genetically Modified Foods and Organisms?

mslaughter — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:34:37 +0000

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Where: Bastyr University Auditorium

Les Berenson, MD, a board-certified physician in internal medicine, a leader in preventive and wellness medicine, and co-chair of GMO Free-Washington, will lead a discussion on the health risks of genetically modified foods and organisms during this event sponsored by the Center for Health Policy and Leadership.

Events

A Conversation with Bastyr Alumna Catherine Darley, ND

mslaughter — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:22:11 +0000

When: Noon to 12:50 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011
Where: Room 146 (Willow Room)

Please join the Center for Health Policy and Leadership for a conversation with Catherine Darley, ND ('02), a Bastyr graduate who specializes in naturopathic sleep medicine in Seattle. In her practice, Dr. Darley regularly co-manages patients along with allopathic sleep specialists, acupuncturists and homeopaths.

Events

Integrative Medicine

Diversity in Approaches to Health Care

mslaughter — Fri, 06 May 2011 17:22:00 +0000

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2011
Where: Rainier Square Atrium, Third Floor Conference Room, 1333 Fifth Ave., Seattle, Washington
Tickets: $12-$30 at Seattle CityClub.

Events

Former Insurance Commissioner Deborah Senn Speaks at Bastyr

mslaughter — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:38:00 +0000

When: Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Where: Room 146 (Willow Room)

Bastyr University's Center for Health Policy Leadership and the Naturopathic Medical Student Association invite the public to join a "Conversation with Deborah Senn." Light refreshments will be served.

Events

Health Policy

Will Health Reform Affect Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine?

mslaughter — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:03:00 +0000

When: Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2011
Where: Bastyr UniversityWillow Room (Room 146)

Bastyr University's new Center for Health Policy and Leadership is kicking off its new leadership series with a brownbag-style event called "Health Reform's Impact on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine."

Events

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Health Policy

Bastyr Launches Center for Health Policy and Leadership

mslaughter — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:34:00 +0000

When: 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.) Thursday, February 17, 2011
Where: Bastyr University, Room 1062

Bastyr University is launching its new Center for Health Policy and Leadership (CHPL) with an "Integrated Healthcare Policy Consortium Discussion."

At the event, leaders from the national Integrated Healthcare Policy Consortium will discuss their visions of a health-oriented, integrated and accessible system of national health care. Refreshments will be provided.

Events

Health Policy

National Health Care