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The narrative of John D. Rockefeller serves as a sobering reminder of how wealth and power can manipulate public health and policy to create monopolies that prioritize profit over patient welfare. As the pharmaceutical industry continues to wield substantial political influence today, the urgent call for reform and ethical practices within healthcare is clearer than ever.
This legacy invites reflection on the potential consequences of unchecked corporate power—a phenomenon that, despite its historical roots, remains pertinent in contemporary discussions on healthcare, economics, and ethics.