80: What the Privatization of Healthcare Looks Like

Have you ever wondered what really happens when we privatize health care? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re joined by emergency physician and public health advocate Dr. Shazma Mithani to talk about why more private clinics, pay-to-play systems, and investor-owned health care might sound efficient but leave most of us worse off.We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk about the emotional side of money — including the systems that shape what kind of care we get, and who gets left behind when profit enters the chat.In today's episode, we discuss the following:What “privatization” actually means in CanadaWhy letting people “skip the line” doesn’t reduce wait timesHow for-profit care puts shareholders ahead of patientsWhat we can learn from other real-world examplesThe emotional toll of navigating health careWhat a stronger, more equitable public system could look likeThanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!