Pantsuit Politics

The Briefcase: Jason Silverstein on empathy in healthcare

Jun 9, 2017
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ANECDOTE

Insurance Denial

  • Sarah faced insurance denial for her husband due to her pregnancy.
  • Obamacare later ensured her maternity coverage regardless of timing.
INSIGHT

Maternity Coverage and Societal Trends

  • Restrictive maternity coverage reflects a broader societal trend.
  • This trend prioritizes personal gain over collective well-being, impacting healthcare and other areas.
INSIGHT

Racial Empathy Gap

  • Studies reveal a racial empathy gap in pain perception.
  • White individuals, and even sometimes Black individuals, perceive Black people's pain as less intense.
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