A Cooperative Hospital: A Thought Experiment Inspired by History.

  • Published In: Independent Review, 2025, v. 30, n. 3. P. 507 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: TZ-SHIANG (BRIAN) SHIA 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores Michael Shadid's creation of a consumer-owned, prepaid group practice hospital in rural Oklahoma during the Great Depression, showing how cooperative organization and voluntary participation enabled affordable, high-quality health care without government intervention. Topics include prepaid group practices, cooperative health care, the economics of medical services, preventive care, and barriers from regulation and rent-seeking interests.

Additional Information

  • Source:Independent Review. 2025/12, Vol. 30, Issue 3, p507
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1086-1653
  • Accession Number:189513263

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