The ‘Problem Doctors’ in New York State Prisons

Reuven Blau, a senior reporter for The City known for his investigative work on criminal justice and prison healthcare, sheds light on serious issues within New York State prisons. He discusses the troubling hiring practices that allow doctors with checkered pasts to treat inmates. The conversation reveals alarming instances of medical malpractice and negligence, including personal stories of misdiagnosis. Blau calls for urgent reforms to improve oversight and accountability in prison healthcare, highlighting the dire need for change to protect incarcerated individuals.