Nora Kenworthy

Dylan Scott, a senior correspondent at Vox focused on health, and Nora Kenworthy, an associate professor at the University of Washington Bothell, dive deep into the medical debt crisis in America. They discuss the limitations of crowdfunding for health expenses, revealing emotional and financial tolls on individuals. The conversation shifts to advocacy for systemic change in healthcare financing and the benefits of expanding Medicaid to alleviate financial burdens. Their insights highlight the urgent need for a reformative approach to healthcare accessibility.

Nora Kenworthy, author and professor, discusses the drawbacks of healthcare crowdfunding, including inequality and lack of success. They explore the evolution of crowdfunding post-financial crisis and its impact on healthcare. The podcast delves into the complexities of GoFundMe campaigns, including inequalities and technological influences, highlighting the ethical dilemmas and unintended consequences faced by campaigners.

Nora Kenworthy, a Professor at the University of Washington, delves into the complexities of medical crowdfunding in her research. She discusses how neoliberalism and racism influence who gets funded on platforms like GoFundMe, revealing disturbing inequalities. Kenworthy highlights the pressures individuals face to craft 'deserving' narratives, which often distort real needs. She also examines the emotional strains of crowdfunding campaigns and their societal implications, advocating for mutual aid as a way to reshape our understanding of healthcare support.

Nora Kenworthy, a Professor at the University of Washington, dives deep into the complexities of healthcare crowdfunding in her new book. She reveals how platforms like GoFundMe are reshaping access to medical care and exposing societal inequalities. Kenworthy discusses the narratives of deservingness that impact fundraising success and critiques the notion that crowdfunding democratizes charity. She also highlights emotional and social benefits of these campaigns while suggesting that they reflect broader systemic issues within healthcare.

Nora Kenworthy, author and associate professor, discusses the reliance on GoFundMe for healthcare costs, exposing inequalities. They dissect societal reliance on crowdfunding, stigma around public support, and the need for systemic change in healthcare financing.