> This is the healthcare system our elected representatives have created for us.
This reminds me of Martin Shkreli congress hearing [1]. A case of politicians blaming others for their own bad decisions.
This reminds me of Martin Shkreli congress hearing [1]. A case of politicians blaming others for their own bad decisions.
They are talking about impoverished women with AIDS in Africa - and the drug company only has a license for the US, the drug itself has nothing to do with AIDS, and is free for half the patients and a $20 co-pay for the other half.
Your insurer isn't an endowment, it isn't a charity. Notwithstanding a few percent ROI on investing premiums, the only person paying these four digits is you. Or your employer. It's just amortized and spread among a group.
"It's not that bad, it's really only $20" is the big trick here. A much higher amount is being billed, and paid, even after negotiation. It's not coming from a magic money fairy.