The nation’s great public hospitals are often viewed as refuges of last resort. But these iconic places are key to understanding America’s $3 trillion health care system, argues veteran Atlanta journalist Mike King. “Any effort at health care reform must first understand the essential role of public hospitals, which is what makes A Spirit of Charity required reading for policy makers and health advocates alike.” - Otis Brawley, M.D., chief medical officer, American Cancer Society.

Rights Contact

Ron Sauder <secantpub@gmail.com>

Contributor(s)

Mike King

Publisher

Secant Publishing

ISBN-13

978-1-944962-06-7

Publication Date

May 31, 2016

Pages

352

Price

$26.95

Tags

#politicalscience

#healthandfitness

Our Review (5 out of 5 stars)

This fascinating work of medical history is refreshing and notable for its treatment of race as a critical part of the healthcare debate. Mike King’s "A Spirit of Charity" places the history of public healthcare in America in its proper historical context. In a political climate that often... Read More