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Oct 1973 · #54

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Summary

The October 1973 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on the ongoing privatization of public hospitals, particularly highlighting the contrasting situations of Bellevue Hospital in New York City and Boston City Hospital. The articles critique how public hospitals are increasingly becoming adjuncts to private medical institutions, with Bellevue's transformation into a facility serving elite private interests while Boston City faces severe cutbacks and a potential takeover by Boston University. Activists are urged to build a long-term, organized base to effectively combat these trends, emphasizing the need for a strategy that prioritizes public health over private profit. The issue underscores the broader implications of these changes for community health and access to care.

Topics

privatizationpublic-hospitalsnew-york-citybostonaccess-to-carehealthcare-as-rightcommunity-organizinghealth-activismhospital-closuresquality-of-care

Articles · 4

p. 1
This editorial discusses the privatization of public hospitals and the implications for public health care.
p. 2–13
An analysis of the transformation of Bellevue Hospital and its relationship with private medical institutions.
p. 17–23
A report on the budget cuts at Boston City Hospital and the impact on healthcare for low-income residents.
p. 24
A brief overview of staffing needs and recruitment efforts at various hospitals, including Cook County and Lincoln Hospital.

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