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[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 36 points 1 month ago (1 children)

If only there was some sort of system where everyone could pool their resources and each could receive the care they needed

[–] ExtremeDullard 13 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

Also, the other thing that gets me is this: most health insurance companies deny claims based on the claim not being a "medical necessity".

Regardless of the abuse of that - partly subjective - evaluation of medical necessity for greedy purposes, isn't the United States supposed to be a rich country?

I get the medical necessity argument when a cash-strapped healthcare system in a poor country tries to distribute the limited pool amongst as many recipients as possible. But this argument being thrown in the face of insured patrons in a country as rich as the US is totally out of line.

Or said another way, Americans should not be content with "medical necessity" but should demand "the best there is".

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 month ago

The best stuff and the wealth are only for the "right" people though. Certainly not for everyone!

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago
[–] some_guy 20 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I hate these stories. Instead of praising the public for making up for corporations, more Luigi.

[–] ExtremeDullard 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

In this instance, the bit about people being angry at health insurance companies is clearly outlined.

[–] TheOneCurly@lemm.ee 4 points 1 month ago

Due to immense anger at the orphan crushing machine, people bribe it with loads of money to not crush one orphan.

[–] deFrisselle 1 points 1 month ago

Wow, completely off base