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It boggles my mind that the same people who cry ‘foul’…

“It boggles my mind that the same people who cry ‘foul’ about rationing an instant later argue to reduce health care benefits for the needy, to defund crucial programs of care and prevention, and to shift thousands of dollars of annual costs to people – elders, the poor, the disabled – who are…” quote by Donald Berwick
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“It boggles my mind that the same people who cry ‘foul’ about rationing an instant later argue to reduce health care benefits for the needy, to defund crucial programs of care and prevention, and to shift thousands of dollars of annual costs to people – elders, the poor, the disabled – who are least able to bear them.”

Donald Berwick

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People who protest rationing then push for cuts to essential health programs, shifting costs to the most vulnerable.

In simple terms: Critique of hypocrisy in health policy debates.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for equitable health funding.

Themes

policy ethics inequality healthcare politics

Mood

critical concerned

Type

analytical advocacy

When to use this quote

  • budget meetings
  • legislative hearings
  • public forums

Key Concepts

public policy social justice economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can policies balance cost and care?
  • Who bears the burden of cuts?
A Different Perspective

May ignore fiscal constraints.

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