This article examines the political dynamics surrounding the affiliation of the North Central Bronx Hospital with Montefiore Hospital and the implications for public health services.
The closure of a public hospital in Santa Cruz County highlights the financial pressures exerted by private hospitals on public health systems.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House
Senator Edward Kennedy's retreat from the Health Security Act and the introduction of a more limited National Health Insurance Program.
Asbestos Research: Winning the Battle But Losing the War
A historical review of the asbestos industry's cover-up of health hazards associated with asbestos exposure and the role of medical science in supporting these efforts.
Oil Refineries: It's Always Graveyard Shift
An examination of the hazardous working conditions in oil refineries and the impact of technological advancements on worker safety.
The article examines the systematic and widespread abuse of sterilization practices in the U.S. healthcare system, particularly affecting women.
The Malpractice Crisis: Evasive Medicine
This article examines the economic factors contributing to the medical malpractice crisis and the medical profession's response to it.
Overbedding the Suburbs: The Graft Grows Greener
The article discusses how medical entrepreneurs exploit political influence to establish hospitals in suburban areas despite existing healthcare shortages.
If At First You Don't Succeed...
An analysis of the National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974 and its challenges in implementing national health insurance.
The article critiques the nationwide swine flu vaccination program, highlighting its rushed implementation and the doubts raised by scientists about its effectiveness.
Notes From NYC's Fiscal Crisis
This piece discusses the challenges faced by two new public hospitals in the Bronx amid New York City's fiscal crisis and the political implications of their funding.