Questions on the documentary: The Healthcare Divide by Frontline
Q1. What were some of the consequences of the United States' shifting from non-profit hospitals to for-profit hospitals in the 60s and 70s as illustrated in the film?
Q2. Why do you think there has been a stagnation of Medicaid supplemental payments while costs for hospital maintenance have increased? What does this tell us about the role of politics in the healthcare system? Use specific, cited examples from the film and course material.
Q3. After watching the documentary, what are some ways that you think would help bridge the healthcare divide that seems to be growing in our country?