Summary
The June 1969 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin highlights the severe impact of Medicaid cuts on public health services in New York City, emphasizing the retreat of city officials from their responsibility to provide care for the medically needy. The editorial critiques the lack of effective management and advocacy from health officials, leading to potential closures of municipal hospitals and cuts to essential services. Notable articles discuss the historical context of Medicaid's implementation and its subsequent decline, illustrating how the program has exacerbated health disparities. The issue calls for community and worker control over health resources as a necessary response to the fiscal crisis and the failures of public leadership.
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Articles · 6
The editorial discusses the impact of recent Medicaid cuts and city budget reductions on public health services in New York City.
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An analysis of the Medicaid program's decline in New York City, detailing its initial promise and subsequent failures.
This article examines the expectations and subsequent disappointments surrounding the Medicaid program and its impact on the medically indigent.
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A critical look at the budget cuts affecting New York City's hospitals and the implications for community health services.
The article discusses the establishment of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation and its implications for community health services.
A letter addressing concerns about the representation of community mental health goals in a previous issue of Health-PAC.
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