Big Charity in New Orleans

[摘要] In September 2005, Charity Hospital in New Orleans, the oldest continually operating hospital in the US and the safety net for the poorest patients in one of the poorest cities in America, was closed by a hurricane. It is closed for good. ‘Too far gone’ is the recurring phrase in the news. There is brave talk about rebuilding at another site, but the appetite in this country for public hospitals is non existent. The fantasy of the market solution to health problems is still strong. The likelihood of something like a Charity II is zero to nil. The era of the public hospital is over.

[学科分类] 卫生学