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‘It didn’t use to be like this’: woeful US healthcare system exposed by CEO killing (www.theguardian.com)

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The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has reignited debates over the U.S. healthcare system, with Americans sharing stories of denial, delays, and exorbitant costs despite having insurance.

Many report fighting insurers for coverage of essential treatments, facing hidden costs, and taking drastic steps like career changes to secure health insurance.

Critics blame corporate greed for worsening access and affordability, while others note the system’s complexity discourages seeking care.

Though some find employer-provided plans satisfactory, the overall system is described as profit-driven and increasingly inaccessible, leaving many financially strained or avoiding medical help altogether.

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[–] Mirshe@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

Shit, just an ER visit, with no complications, no injuries, and no other issues, would have set me back $5k after I had a car accident. What I received:

2 x-rays, chest and knee
1 CT scan, abdomen
Ibuprofen

The ambulance company also tried to bill me $1300 for a ride that took me a grand total of 3 miles, and tried to bill me twice AFTER my insurance had already paid them out.

The good news is that my workplace at the time was extremely large, and the accident happened during work hours, so I got covered by worker's comp and didn't have to pay a dime.