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As public discussions escalate through memes, contests, and protests against corporations like United Healthcare, a new wave of awareness regarding healthcare, insurance woes, and the opiate crisis has ushered in a cultural shift. The digital age amplifies personal stories that resonate deeply, and patients have begun loudly calling for change.
A Complexity Rooted in Profits
Buer’s insight into healthcare systems also unveils the unfortunate reality that insurance companies profit primarily from denying care. Many patients are kept in a seemingly interminable loop of waiting six months or more for procedures that could alleviate their suffering. The process deliberately obstructs their access to treatment, causing unnecessary pain and distress.