Summary
The November-December 1984 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin addresses critical issues in healthcare, particularly focusing on outpatient dumping in Chicago and the implications of Medicare policies on low-income patients. A notable article discusses the challenges faced by a rural physician who opts out of Medicare assignment due to inadequate reimbursement rates, highlighting the broader issue of class disparities in healthcare access. The issue also critiques the Reagan Administration's healthcare policies, emphasizing the need for grassroots organizing to advocate for healthcare as a human right. The publication calls for action against the increasing corporatization of healthcare and the negative impact on vulnerable populations.
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Articles · 7
Louanne Kennedy examines how proprietary hospitals affect public and voluntary hospitals, leading to a decline in community health services.
Gordon Schiff, Kari Angus, and Saholy Razafinarivo investigate outpatient dumping in Chicago, highlighting the challenges faced by patients in accessing care.
Joe Feinglass reports on the Illinois Blue Cross - Blue Shield Symposium, discussing the implications of health care competition and the future of Medicare.
A review of various books and articles addressing the intersection of health, environment, and community activism.
Dorothy Nelkin and Michael S. Brown compile interviews with workers discussing occupational health and safety issues.
Judith Sackoff reviews Dr. Penny Wise Budoff's book on the health concerns of older women, focusing on menopause and hormone replacement therapy.
A critical examination of biological determinism and its implications for social justice by Richard C. Lewontin, Steven Rose, and Leon J. Kamin.
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