Summary
The July-August 1977 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on New York's ongoing struggle with hospital cost controls, highlighting the state's attempts to cut excess hospital beds as a response to rising healthcare costs. The article 'Politics Makes Strange Beds' discusses the ineffectiveness of the Certificate of Need legislation and the introduction of prospective reimbursement policies, which have not successfully reduced overall healthcare expenditures. Additionally, the Lahey Clinic's battle to expand into the suburbs is featured, illustrating the tension between urban healthcare needs and suburban expansion. The issue reflects broader national trends in healthcare policy during a time of fiscal crisis and rising costs.
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Articles · 6
An analysis of New York State's efforts to control hospital costs by closing unnecessary hospital beds.
A discussion on the need for a comprehensive national health insurance plan that addresses the shortcomings of the current system.
An examination of the high rates of hysterectomies in the U.S. and the implications for women's health.
A report on the deaths of two children in New York City due to preventable diseases and the failures of the health system.
An analysis of the Carter Administration's approach to occupational safety and health regulations, particularly for small businesses.
A detailed account of Lahey Clinic's attempts to expand and the regulatory challenges it faced in Massachusetts.
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