New York City Medicaid: Five Steps Backward, One Forward
An analysis of the Medicaid program's decline in New York City, detailing its initial promise and subsequent failures.
New York: The Empire City
An overview of the major medical empires in New York City and their impact on healthcare delivery and community needs.
Voluntary Hospitals Plead Bankruptcy
The article reports on the financial crisis facing voluntary hospitals and the potential impact on services for low-income patients.
The Medical Industrial Complex
An exploration of how the American health care system has transformed into a profitable business, prioritizing profits over patient care.
Report From The Public Sector
A report on the political maneuvering surrounding the establishment of the New York Health and Hospitals Corporation and its implications for community health services.
Community Control Struggle
The article details the fight for community control of a mental health facility in New York City, highlighting the tensions between local residents and institutional powers.
This article examines the deteriorating conditions in municipal hospitals and the implications of the proposed Health and Hospitals Corporation.
The Media Makes the Message
This article critiques the New York Times' health reporting, arguing that it reflects a bias towards the interests of the private health establishment.
Hidden Persuaders: New York City's Health Consultants
This piece investigates the growing reliance of New York City on private consulting firms for health planning and the implications for public accountability.
Health 'Reforms': Consumer Beware
The article critiques the Nixon Administration's health reform proposals, arguing they serve the interests of the Medical Industrial Complex rather than addressing consumer needs.
Federal Health Policy: Let Them Eat Cake
This piece discusses the Nixon Administration's lack of a coherent health policy and its retreat from federal involvement in health care financing.
Hospital Costs: Myth and Reality
The article examines the factors contributing to rising hospital costs, challenging the narrative that increased demand from Medicare and Medicaid is to blame.
Prepaid Group Practice: Panacea or Pitfall?
This article analyzes the shift in the American Medical Association's stance towards prepaid group practice and its implications for health care delivery.
Witches, Midwives and Nurses: A History of Women Healers
An illustrated pamphlet discussing the historical suppression of women healers and the rise of the male-dominated medical profession.
An argument for allowing patients to access medications without prescriptions, focusing on consumer empowerment.
A Factory Life Is More Than A Living
The article explores the health and safety issues faced by workers at Hooker Chemical Company during a strike over hazardous working conditions.