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1979 · #83-84-85

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Summary

This triple issue of the HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on the challenges faced by health systems agencies (HSAs) in controlling healthcare costs amidst a conservative political climate and budgetary constraints. It highlights the decline of the New York City Department of Health (NYCDOH) due to severe cuts in preventive and primary care services, exacerbated by the city's fiscal crisis and the shift towards a market-driven healthcare model. Notable articles discuss the implications of these changes on public health services and the ongoing struggle for community-based care alternatives, particularly in the context of mental health facilities in Washington, D.C.

Topics

health-planningpublic-hospitalsmental-illnessaccess-to-carehealthcare-costscommunity-controlcommunity-organizinghealth-activismmedicaidmedicaid-cutsnew-york-citylove-canaltuberculosisasbestos-exposurelead-poisoning

Articles · 8

p. 1–2
Health Systems Agencies attempt to control costs without the power needed to do it.
p. 5–7
The article outlines the dynamics of the recent decline of the New York City Department of Health against the backdrop of its proud history.
p. 17–19
The Congressional budget process of 1979 is crawling forward with lowered expectations but some lobbying intentions to add-on.
p. 20–23
The article discusses the risks and benefits of electronic fetal monitoring during childbirth.
p. 24–26
The article covers the emerging legal battles surrounding asbestos-related diseases and the implications for workers.
p. 27–30
The article discusses the environmental and health impacts of toxic waste and the public's response to hazardous materials.
p. 31–34
The article examines the financial crisis facing New York City's hospitals and the implications for public health.
p. 32–33
The Nurses' Network has been established to serve as a focus for discussion toward a political agenda for activist nurses.

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