{"product_id":"9781421451459","title":"Margin over Mission","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn ICU nurse reveals how private equity ownership leads to preventable deaths and negligence in hospitals.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a country where health care is increasingly driven by profit, \u003ci\u003eMargin over Mission\u003c\/i\u003e exposes the dire consequences of corporate ownership in hospitals. James Kelly, an ICU nurse with over two decades of experience, narrates a gripping account of his final year at Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico—a year marred by preventable deaths, administrative changes, and the heartbreaking loss of a once-mission-driven institution to the clutches of Wall Street. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKelly's poignant narrative takes readers on an emotional journey through the corridors of a hospital that once stood for community and care but became overshadowed by the relentless pursuit of profit. Through detailed anecdotes and critical analysis, Kelly reveals the stark reality of a health care system compromised by private equity, where decisions prioritize profit margins over the mission of saving lives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKelly's unique perspective as an ICU nurse provides an insider's look into how private equity is wreaking havoc in hospitals around the country. His story is also a powerful tribute to the countless health care workers who struggle to maintain their integrity and compassion in an increasingly inhumane system that prioritizes money over people.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Kelly","offers":[{"title":"Johns Hopkins University Press |  Hardback  |  2025-03-18","offer_id":46308121608447,"sku":"9781421451459","price":36.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_0f827dc5-94ed-4df4-b0b8-804ed2dd5b64.jpg?v=1730920264","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781421451459","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}