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A Health Care Betrayal: The Ethical Crisis Surrounding Steward Health and the Demise of Community Hospitals

Bill of Health

In Massachusetts, Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Centers in Ayre served predominantly low-income populations, many of whom rely on their proximity and affordability for care. There will be many more closures across the Steward network in similar communities, with similar outcomes.

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Health Disparities in America: JAMA Talks Structural Racism in U.S. Health Care

Health Populi

The authors suggest that investing more in prevention and health promotion for these groups could improve health outcomes and get to more equitable spending levels.

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