In a culture of parasitic market capitalism, non-profit hospitals have become an oxymoron. Their behaviors and business practices absolutely mirror their for profit competitors. The soaring CEO & C suite pay is a reflection of this reality. The Sisters who used to run hospitals have all been kicked out as archaic relics or have been co-opted. We need hospitals that are only accountable to the communities they serve. Affordable quality care would be the ONLY metric. Having ‘token’ community board members has never been sufficient.
In a culture of parasitic market capitalism, non-profit hospitals have become an oxymoron. Their behaviors and business practices absolutely mirror their for profit competitors. The soaring CEO & C suite pay is a reflection of this reality. The Sisters who used to run hospitals have all been kicked out as archaic relics or have been co-opted. We need hospitals that are only accountable to the communities they serve. Affordable quality care would be the ONLY metric. Having ‘token’ community board members has never been sufficient.