Deeply honored to be among this stellar group of Hillman winners. Congrats to all. www.hillmanfoundation.org/hillman-priz...
In a five-part series, "Sick in a Hospital Town," @ProPublica examined this nationwide health care crisis and Albany’s epic fight to get quality care at an affordable price from a hospital system focused on profits over preventive care. projects.propublica.org/albany-georg... 5/7
Many of you will also recognize yourself in Clifford, a man who has worked hard most of his life but struggled to afford health insurance. Follow his efforts to fulfill his mother’s dying wish that he keep his family healthy. Watch our documentary: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOgC.... 7/7
Clifford’s story isn't isolated. There are millions like him across the U.S. living in "hospital towns"—places suffering from high rates of treatable conditions, where a single institution controls the healthcare market. 4/7
Albany is one of Georgia's poorest cities, served by a single, dominant hospital system. Its control of the market, combined with the state's strict limits on Medicaid, means nearly one-third of the city's residents are left uninsured. 2/7
This lack of access to affordable care breeds deep distrust. Residents like Thomas see the local hospital monopoly as a barrier, not a safety net. He eventually gave up trying to find a doctor who would treat him without insurance.
Then, he got sick himself. 3/7
Listen to the series narrated by actors via @TheaterofWar. You’ll recognize some of the voices you’ll hear, and even more, you’ll recognize yourself in the experiences of Albany’s residents.
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I couldn't be more thrilled about this news. The great Peter Finn is coming to @propublica.org to help lead an expansion of our reporting in Washington! www.propublica.org/atpropublica...
Dilley Update: The number of detained parents and children has plummeted following widespread publication of children's letters. @propublica.org
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"Keep the family healthy."
Those were among the last words Clifford Thomas' mother said to him before passing away during the pandemic. But he would soon find that honoring that promise in this Georgia town is a daunting battle against a broken system. 🧵 1/7
The five-part series, “Sick in a Hospital Town,” pursues one question: Why are people in Albany so sick when its most powerful institution is a hospital?
