3/8/26 - S12 E1775 - DEBORAH SCHWARTZ - GREED IN HEALTHCARE3/8/26 - S12 E1775 - DEBORAH SCHWARTZ - GREED IN HEALTHCARE
American Medicine Today - Radio
Deborah Schwartz discusses her book 'Emma-Care' and the impact of greed in healthcare, highlighting patient struggles and advocating for reform.
10:36•7 Mar 2026
Deborah Schwartz Exposes Greed in Healthcare
Episode Overview
- Profit-driven motives in healthcare can harm patients.
- Denied care has a significant emotional toll on individuals.
- Fictional narratives can effectively advocate for industry reform.
- Patient empowerment is crucial for navigating healthcare challenges.
- There is potential for creating more compassionate healthcare systems.
“"Our health is everything. Let's not focus on denials and money; let's focus on how we can help people."”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of American Medicine Today is a must-listen as it tackles the pressing issue of greed in healthcare with guest Deborah Schwartz, a former healthcare attorney and author of 'Emma-Care.' Deborah shares her eye-opening experiences within the industry, shedding light on how profit-driven motives can harm patients.
Her journey from attorney to author is driven by a passion to advocate for change, using her fictional narrative to resonate with those feeling powerless against the system. The hosts, Kimberly Bonati and Ethan Youker, along with Alfred Bonatti, M.D., engage in a lively discussion about the current state of healthcare and the potential for reform. Deborah's insights reveal the hidden struggles patients face when denied necessary care and the emotional toll it takes.
The conversation is both informative and heartfelt, leaving listeners with a deeper understanding of the complexities involved. Could there be hope for a more compassionate healthcare system? Tune in to find out!
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