Summary
This issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on the ongoing struggle for hospital construction and modernization in New York City, highlighting the political dynamics of the Certificate of Need process. It features articles on South Carolina's new assistance program and the public health implications of lead poisoning. The Bulletin emphasizes the importance of community advocacy in gaining concessions from health institutions, illustrating how local residents can influence health policy despite corporate interests. The issue also hints at future discussions regarding the role of Wall Street in health planning and the corporatization of healthcare.
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Articles · 4
This four-part series examines the politics and implications of hospital construction in New York City, focusing on community needs and regulatory processes.
The article discusses the challenges and implications of South Carolina's new program aimed at providing medical assistance to the indigent population.
This article highlights the public health crisis of lead poisoning in children and critiques the failures of public policy to address the issue effectively.
An exploration of the wealth accumulated by key players in the health care industry during 1984, highlighting the intersection of health care and finance.
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