‘Antiracist Agenda’: Boston Hospital Will Offer ‘Preferential Care Based On Race’

Explain exactly how that works, please - then explain what it has to do with 'opportunities' (for education, advancement, escape from poverty, etc).

 

So you're stating that Bringham and Young were not treating blacks before now?

 

In practice they're minions of one side or the other, so any real balance is no balance at all.

 

The right was once respectable — I even agreed with many of their positions. The controlling part of the Republican Party today exists only to oppose. They stand for nothing else.

I welcome governance and competence, it is in short supply on the left and gone completely on the right.

You mistake my narrative believing I am playing your silly game of political sports team worship.

 

Yes, explain exactly what institutional/legal obstacles you imagine exist, which prevent the advancement of people of colour in America.

 

No you're just proving with each post what we're saying. You oppose the right so much you want to dismantle them. You even doubled down on that and you don't see the problem. Keep talking, this is interesting how freely you write this.

 

Why is it interesting how freely I write? Do you believe what I am saying is any different than when people call the other side evil or a threat to the nation?
Or do you just like buzz words better?

I don’t even believe it is the other side — my views only apply to this quasi-cult conspiracy that some on the right have allowed take over the party. Traditional conservatives (outside of some of their social stances) are admirable.

I am speaking about trumplicans, not Republicans.
There is a vast difference.

 

I'm not the one under the impression that third parties have a snowball's chance in hell

 

THE NEW ANTIRACISM LOOKS AN AWFUL LOT LIKE THE OLD RACISM: Harvard Doctors Promote Race-Based Discrimination In Boston Hospital In Order To Be ‘Antiracist.’

 

http://bostonreview.net/science-nature-race/bram-wispelwey-michelle-morse-antiracist-agenda-medicine
This article buries the hell out of the lead, and through some eye-rolling reperations flap-trap but 10 minutes skimming brings up the following -

The problem-
" In 2015 some of us wondered why Black and Latinx patients with heart failure—our hospital’s most common diagnosis—seemed more likely than white patients to end up on our general medicine service rather than on our cardiology service, where patients have better outcomes (along with a more comfortable experience, including private rooms and better amenities).

Sensitive to these injustices, we have taken redress in our particular initiative to mean providing precisely what was denied for at least a decade: a preferential admission option for Black and Latinx heart failure patients to our specialty cardiology service."

So essentially people that should be placed in cardio wards weren't, and those that weren't were more likely to be Black or Latinx. This is despite racially neutral policies, or to put it another way, the old "Colorblind" system was, for whatever reason, not getting the desired result.

Now, when you hear
"Preferential Care Based On Race"
Yeah, that's pretty scary. IDK why they (the people who are implementing this policy) think that's good phrasing, but its hard to get around the fact that, as a result of the "colorblind" policy not working this is what its come down to. Now, this is what they are actually going to do;

"The Healing ARC will include a flag in our electronic medical record and admissions system suggesting that providers admit Black and Latinx heart failure patients to cardiology, rather than rely on provider discretion or patient self-advocacy to determine whether they should go to cardiology or general medicine. We will be analyzing the approach closely for the first year to see how well it works in generating equitable admissions. If it does, there will be good reason to continue the practice as a proven implementation measure to achieve equity."

That's it. Basically if someone should be going to cardio, and they are a POC then they will get a flag on their records to that effect. IS that preferential care? Yeah but like, barely. It's not PoCs taking white folks spot in line or anything. Since their going to be monitoring the situation, they should be able to eliminate it if the scale tips too far.

My take? It shouldn't be necessary, colorblind policy should be adequate, but for what ever reason it isn't. Hopefully this will cut down the racial discrepancy and people will get the care they need.

 

You don’t know ? Google “voting rights laws, Republicans “

 

How much of an explanation do you want ? A long or short version. The short answer is “read the article.” The long answer is, google , “minority access to healthcare.”

Let me know if you have trouble.

 

I think you stated your question well enough to find all the info you need.
Google, “institutional obstacles to healthcare for minorities.”
I’ll do it for you in case you’re too busy
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/minority-health-20/health-care-institutional-racism

 

Why don’t you consult the article ? Reading is such fun.

 

If you don’t like the answer ? Google, “minority voting rights.”

 

Gee, there’s a lot you don’t seem to know. Research yourself. It’s fun.

 

You’re right, the left has always had trouble dealing with a party of criminals when in office. Just recently, 215 were indicted who worked under Trump. So now, you’re asking how the left can work with a party that seems to produce criminals and lots of them whenever they’re in power. Is the difficulty in the left, or with those who support criminal behavior. . You tell us.

 

We have a third party of sorts and it’s .its even bigger then the existing two. There are more people registered as independents then registered in the other two. They can run for office and they can caucus with either party when they win. Independents seem to work well with Dems. They have trouble with the crime laden party on the other side though.

 

Good question. Here is a place you can get a good answer.
https://www.brighamandwomens.org/

 

The opposing party had Trump a guy of a million lies representing them. They have trouble working with liars that big, you’re right.

 

No one is prevented from voting. NO ONE.

Now, please let's stay on topic. Explain exactly what obstacles exist preventing POC from accessing education and advancement.

 

I would like you to tell me what those obstacles are, since you're the one who believes they exist.

 

LOL, I bet you even think Trump was a Republican.
And your claim is false...

There are now more registered independents than Republicans, marking a first for the U.S.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campai...ublicans-than-independents-for-the-first-time
According to data from Ballot Access News, independents make up 29.09 percent of registered voters, while Republicans make up 28.87 percent and Democrats make up 39.66 percent. The data comes from the 31 states that require registration by party.

 

It’s the right who are acting like pricks. It says so right here, though I don’t think they used the word “pricks”
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...-over-biden-infrastructure-plan-idUSKBN2BO68D

 

Yup. I can read.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...-over-biden-infrastructure-plan-idUSKBN2BO68D