AGENCY TESTIMONY
Conclusion: Hospital closures as a consequence of structural racism and policy failures
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Dr. Morse concludes her testimony by emphasizing that hospital closures are a direct consequence of structural racism and represent failures in health policy and institutional responsibility.
- Thanks the council for holding the hearing on this critical issue
- Reiterates that hospital closures are a direct consequence of structural racism
- Argues that closures represent a failure of health policy and medical institutions to meet their responsibilities
- Highlights the government's role in setting proper incentives for institutions to do better
- Expresses the Health Department's commitment to working with the council to further healthcare transparency, accountability, and equity
Dr. Michelle Morse
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Addressing these dynamics requires proactive work on the part of state and local health departments.
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Thank you for holding this hearing today.
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Hospital closures are a direct consequence of structural racism.
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Closures represent a failure of health policy and medical institutions to meet their responsibility and of government to set the proper incentives for institutions to do better.
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We look forward to working with the council to further our commitment to healthcare transparency accountability, and equity.
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Thank you for the opportunity to testify, and I'm happy to answer any questions.
