Americans’ Fury Over Healthcare: High Costs and Broken Promises
The lack of widespread mourning following the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson reflects deep-seated public anger towards the healthcare insurance industry’s profiteering practices. This anger stems from insurers prioritizing profits over patient care, leading to denied claims, unaffordable costs, and compromised healthcare access. The overwhelmingly negative public reaction underscores the urgent need for systemic reform, as current attempts at regulation have failed to address the core issue of prioritizing corporate profits over patient well-being. A single-payer national health program is presented as a potential solution to alleviate the suffering caused by the current system.
John Q. Hosedrinker