Jessica Silver-Greenberg

In this engaging discussion, investigative reporter Jessica Silver-Greenberg exposes alarming abuses within the mental health care system, focusing on the for-profit Acadia Healthcare. She reveals how profit motives can overshadow patient welfare, featuring Kathy McKenzie, who shares her personal experience with involuntary commitment. They delve into the manipulative tactics used to extend hospital stays and the emotional toll on patients. The episode sheds light on urgent ethical concerns while calling for a reevaluation of mental health practices.

Jessica Silver-Greenberg, an investigative business reporter for The New York Times, delves into the troubling transformation of nonprofit hospitals in America. She reveals how institutions, designed to help the needy, now prioritize profits over patient care. Silver-Greenberg highlights alarming practices, like exploiting the 340B program for financial gain, and details harrowing personal stories of patients burdened by medical debt. The discussion unpacks the ethical implications of these shifts, raising questions about the true mission of nonprofit healthcare.