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Delaywaves t1_j1db2dd wrote

Reply to comment by foradil in ‘Major Trustee, Please Prioritize’: How NYU’s E.R. Favors the Rich by goodguyfdny

I don't know, man, but two medical workers said "the delay could have been deadly," which is enough evidence for me that this is a fucked up practice. Why's everyone in the comments desperate to defend this multibillion-dollar medical institution?

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foradil t1_j1dbzhi wrote

>Why's everyone in the comments desperate to defend this multibillion-dollar medical institution?

It just seems like a hit-piece. This is a good problem to tackle, but is it NYU-specific? Why not look at nearby comparable institutions like Weill Cornell/Columbia and Mount Sinai as well?

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Delaywaves t1_j1dhfnr wrote

Well I'm guessing because they don't have policies this egregious.

The article itself mentions that Mt. Sinai and Weill Cornell "offer luxury accommodations and personal concierge services to patients who can afford them," so it's not like they're being ignored — but prioritizing rich people for emergency treatment seems like it may be unique to NYU.

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foradil t1_j1dq9mh wrote

That quote does not address the ER policies explicitly and NYU would issue a similar statement if asked. I would like to know which rich person was waiting in the hallways of Mount Sinai or Weill Cornell. No one is willing to offer a quote of how they are just like a commoner?

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