As a former EMT, I have witnessed the panic and distress people go through when faced with astronomical medical bills. It’s a reality that 400,000 Americans go bankrupt every single year due to medical expenses, and the lack of universal healthcare in the United States is nothing short of a travesty. The fact that 68,000 citizens lose their lives annually because they cannot afford proper care is a bitter pill to swallow.
Being someone who grapples with Multiple Sclerosis, I am all too familiar with the exorbitant costs of healthcare. The fear of burdening my loved ones and the uncertainty surrounding my medical needs is a persistent worry that looms over me.… Continue reading
The Dodgers have renewed Andrew Toles’ contract for $0, ensuring that the ex-player’s insurance remains intact. Wow, what a cool move, even if it’s for publicity. This is the kind of stuff we need to see more of in sports. As someone from Europe, I can’t fathom living in a country where someone has to rely on their former employer for healthcare. It’s a feel-good story, but it also sheds light on the broken American healthcare system.
American healthcare is a mess, plain and simple. It’s great that the Dodgers are stepping up to help Toles, but it’s tragic that this is even necessary.… Continue reading
As I read the headline “New York City plans to wipe out $2 billion in medical debt for 500,000 residents,” a rush of emotions and thoughts flood my mind. This is not just an ordinary news story; it is a beacon of hope and a call for change. The fact that a city is taking such a bold step to alleviate the burden of medical debt speaks volumes about the brokenness of our healthcare system and the urgent need for reform.
Medical debt, a haunting specter that looms over the lives of millions of Americans, is not a result of personal irresponsibility or choice.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker