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Do No Harm

54 minutes | 17 or older | 2009 | United States of America

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Do No Harm tells the story of two reluctant whistle blowers in a small Georgia town who endure relentless attacks as they struggle to draw national attention to hospital corruption and the plight of the uninsured.

Synopsis

In 2003, surgeon Dr. John Bagnato and accountant Charles Rehberg stumble upon evidence that non-profit Phoebe Putney Hospital is overcharging uninsured and indigent patients, has stashed millions in offshore bank accounts and controls lucrative for-profit businesses. As Bagnato and Rehberg dig deeper, they find these practices at non-profit hospitals around the country.

When these discoveries are made public, Bagnato and Rehberg become the targets of threats and intimidation, and are eventually prosecuted by local authorities for blowing the whistle on the hospital's practices. With their reputations and livelihoods on the line, Bagnato and Rehberg must confront what they're willing to sacrifice to bring about justice.

  • Directed by
     Rebecca Schanberg
  • Written by
     Rebecca Schanberg
  • Produced by
     Rebecca Schanberg
  • Do No Harm Website
Directed by: Rebecca Schanberg
Written by: Rebecca Schanberg
Produced by: Rebecca Schanberg

Cast

Crew

 Co-Producer, Editor: Susanne Suffredin
Director of Photography: Dana Kupper
Sound: Fenell Doremus
Executive Producer: Daniel Alpert

"Do No Harm is a must see for anyone concerned with excessive health care costs or accountability. It exposes the lack of a rational pricing system or transparency in hospital billing and collection practices. In the current economic environment, American tax payers need assurances that tax-exempt hospitals are, in fact, doing no harm especially for patients who are uninsured or underinsured. This riveting account of excessive practices at one non-profit hospital in Georgia is sure to inspire people to take action and demand more oversight and accountability from hospitals that are receiving federal funding to meet community need. Do No Harm could not be more timely; the national health care reform law includes provisions requiring hospitals to conduct community needs assessment, establish and provide information on charity care policies, limit patient charges and establish reasonable collection practices. This film can serve to mobilize families and policymakers across the nation who are committed to a more just health care system." Mark Rukavina, Executive Director, The Access Project

  • Rebecca Schanberg

    Director

    Rebecca Schanberg

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