Private clinics in Germany sell cancer patients hope — and mixed results — at exorbitant prices. Some, like the Hallwang Clinic, cater primarily to foreigners.
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Posted inBusiness & Tech, Nonfiction, Story
The Last Resort
Private clinics in Germany sell cancer patients hope — and mixed results — at exorbitant prices. Some, like the Hallwang Clinic, cater primarily to foreigners.
Posted inEditor's Pick
‘What Are We Going to Do About Tyler?’
A devastating indictment of America’s failure to treat mental illness. ProPublica reporter Sarah Smith tells the story of Tyler Haire, who was sent to jail at age 16 for a violent crime and then spent years locked away while waiting for a psychological evaluation. Tyler struggled since early childhood, but state services are underfunded and […]
Posted inCurrent Events, Quotes
The American Dental Refugees of Mexico’s ‘Molar City’
Los Algodones is a popular destination for people in search of cheap dental care — many of whom voted for Trump.
Posted inBlog Post
What Are the Secret Moves Being Made on the Senate Health Care Bill?
It’s hard to know, as it’s all being brokered behind closed doors.
Posted inCurrent Events
A Tale of Two Americas Through the Lens of Health Care
Rich patient or poor patient? The New York Times and the Washington Post have dedicated a series to each.
Posted inCurrent Events, Quotes
The Greatest Trick the Government Ever Pulled Was Convincing Us We Aren’t Already on Welfare
Race, class, and a flawed perception of who gets or deserves “government assistance.”
Posted inCurrent Events, Nonfiction, Quotes
Weighing the Impact of Nationalized Medicine
In Texas Monthly, Michael Hall surveys the Texans whose health has dramatically improved after receiving medical coverage through the Affordable Care Act, and the group who labored to get them enrolled.
Posted inNonfiction
A Birth Story
Meaghan O’Connell had a perfect pregnancy and the perfect birth plan—and then she went into labor.
Posted inNonfiction, Story
A Birth Story
Meaghan O’Connell had a perfect pregnancy and the perfect birth plan—and then she went into labor.