Ep 12. 14 Years, 2 Months, 8 Days

New Amsterdam season 2 episode 12 titled "14 Years, 2 Months, 8 Days" is an emotional episode that explores the topic of medical debt and its impact on patients. As the title suggests, the episode follows a woman named Gloria who has been in debt due to medical bills for over a decade, having to choose between paying for her son's college tuition or her own health bills. The episode opens with Gloria being rushed to the ER with severe chest pains, and the doctors at New Amsterdam quickly discover that she has a major blockage in her heart that requires immediate surgery.

As Gloria is prepped for her surgery, Dr. Sharpe, the head of oncology at New Amsterdam, takes a closer look at Gloria's case and realizes that she has been a patient at the hospital for years, receiving treatment for various ailments but never being able to pay her bills. Dr. Sharpe is determined to help Gloria and starts investigating ways to alleviate her medical debt when she overhears a conversation between the hospital's CFO and a debt collector. This sparks a deeper realization for Dr. Sharpe and the entire hospital staff, that medical debt is a real issue that affects many of their patients, and that they can do something about it.

Meanwhile, Dr. Kapoor, the head of neurology, is dealing with his own struggles as his wife Priya undergoes a difficult pregnancy. With tensions running high between him and his daughter, he confides in his colleague Dr. Frome, who encourages him to open up and talk to his daughter about his fears and anxieties.

As the episode unfolds, the hospital staff race against the clock to find a way to help Gloria with her medical debt while dealing with their own personal struggles. The episode culminates in an emotional moment as Dr. Sharpe and the hospital staff come together to surprise Gloria with a solution to her financial woes.

Overall, New Amsterdam season 2 episode 12 is a powerful episode that sheds light on the harsh reality of medical debt and its impact on patients. With strong performances from the cast and powerful storytelling, the episode is sure to resonate with viewers and spark important conversations about healthcare and financial struggles.