NY Healthcare: When Prices Go Up, So Do “Nonprofit” Profits
In a state where nearly 1 in 2 residents struggles to afford care, New York’s largest hospital systems are quietly stacking billions in reserves and expansions. @Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds, @NYC Office of the Mayor, @Health Care Cost Institute, @General Teamsters Local 251, @TEAMSTERS LOCAL 2010, @Iron Workers International, @Teamsters Local 769, @International Brotherhood […]
Breaking Down NY Healthcare: 6 of 10
New York Healthcare: Spending vs. Outcomes Breakdown
Nearly 40% of all healthcare dollars in New York are consumed by hospital care. But what do employers, unions, and patients actually get in return? It’s Not That We’re Not Spending Enough… It’s that we’re paying the wrong people, for the wrong things, in the wrong way. This is Post 1 of 10 in our […]
Hospital Price Transparency: A Comedy of Errors
Ever tried to figure out the cost of a surgery? Turns out, it’s like solving a riddle – brought to you by hospitals, insurers, and, of course, our federal government. First, we had executive orders to force hospitals and insurers to reveal their negotiated prices. But instead of clear, useful information, we got a mess […]