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The Catholic Hospital System Killing Women

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 4913 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Women's Health Patient Advocacy

Catholic hospital system like Ascension is fueling the U.S. maternal mortality crisis with closures, affecting patients disproportionately.
Ascension has a pattern of cutting obstetrics services, pushing pregnant patients to travel farther for care, especially in low-income neighborhoods.
Ascension prioritizes cost-cutting over patient safety, leading to dangerous consequences like increased wait times, overworked staff, and ignored alarms.

A Child Can No Longer Walk. Before Covid, There Was Lyme Disease Denial.

RESCUE with Michael Capuzzo • 2220 implied HN points • 29 Apr 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Chronic Illness Patient Advocacy

Lyme disease can have severe consequences if not diagnosed and treated early.
Medical ignorance and denial around Lyme disease have caused suffering and life-changing effects.
Legal actions against negligent medical practices may bring awareness and justice to Lyme disease cases.

The Hospital Protocol Killed Their Loved Ones and They Want Justice

COVID Reason • 1965 implied HN points • 18 May 23

🏥 Health Politics Legal action Patient Advocacy

Families are seeking justice for their loved ones who died due to hospital protocols.
Hospitals received substantial federal aid during the pandemic, leading to financial gains for executives.
Bereaved families are taking legal action against hospitals for alleged wrongful deaths linked to hospital protocols.

Friday Q&A: Finding The Right Doctor

Are You Okay? • 279 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Patient Advocacy

Finding a good primary care doctor is important for both sickness and wellness, as they can help prevent disease and promote wellness.
When looking for a doctor, consider factors like active listening, evidence-based recommendations, and willingness to refer patients to other specialists.
It's crucial to establish a good patient-doctor relationship from the start, focusing on trust, communication, and teamwork in healthcare.

Atrium Health halts lawsuits against patients for unpaid medical bills

The Charlotte Ledger • 137 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23

🏥 Health Politics Healthcare Medical Debt Patient Advocacy Hospitals

Atrium Health has stopped suing patients for unpaid medical bills, a practice criticized for targeting vulnerable individuals.
The change comes amidst increasing concern over medical debt burdens on Americans.
Despite halting new lawsuits, Atrium still pursues payment for existing judgments, leaving some patients struggling with debt.

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