How do expats feel about the Luigi Mangioni situation?

[HenryHoneyBalls]

Morals aside, it highlights the gaping hole that is the flawed US healthcare system. It's completely broken. I took my daughter to the ER when she was a baby because of breathing problems. I could hear the nurse talking to the patient next door. His vitals were fine and they asked if he was homeless and came to the ER to look for a bed to sleep in. He replied yes. They explained that he couldn't sleep there and had to leave. His service was free. The doctor came to see me and said my daughters vitals were fine. I was paying for health insurance. My co-pay was $1,000 for the same service. Riddle me that one.

Surprised they saw the homeless guy at all based on what you hear about the US system.

 

[retiredbanker]

Which method do you prefer for the actuaries at insurance companies?

Actually, to solve issues like whose fault it is, start with term limits for politicians that are bought and paid for by the healthcare industry who make the laws.

 

[chris]

My perspective is quite straightforward. Individuals pay $400 a month for healthcare coverage, and when they are diagnosed with cancer, the insurance is supposed to handle all the expenses. After all, this is precisely why they've been making those monthly payments for all these years.

If the insurance company denies their claim, then that entity should face severe consequences, including potential imprisonment for the CEO

US$400 a month in the USA? Where can you get decent coverage at that rate? I know someone who pays that and he has an US $8,500 'deductible', i.e. he has to pay US 8,500 out of pocket each year before insurance pays a penny - and even then coverage is not all that great., It's the cheapest plan that exists for someone under 50 years of age. In the USA if you don't have an employer who provides health insurance you have a major expense.

 

[chris]

Morals aside, it highlights the gaping hole that is the flawed US healthcare system. It's completely broken. I took my daughter to the ER when she was a baby because of breathing problems. I could hear the nurse talking to the patient next door. His vitals were fine and they asked if he was homeless and came to the ER to look for a bed to sleep in. He replied yes. They explained that he couldn't sleep there and had to leave. His service was free. The doctor came to see me and said my daughters vitals were fine. I was paying for health insurance. My co-pay was $1,000 for the same service. Riddle me that one.

Only $1,000? The US system serves the indigent when it comes to emergencies however anyone who has any resources will have to pay or the hospital will refer the bill to a relentless collection agency. Eventually they often sue.

 

[chris]

Surprised they saw the homeless guy at all based on what you hear about the US system.

Actually, to solve issues like whose fault it is, start with term limits for politicians that are bought and paid for by the healthcare industry who make the laws.

Campaign contributions should be prohibited. The election system needs radical reform.

 

[Ronnie Hotdogs]

Maybe if “the people” keep offing CEOs then corporations will realise they’re not only accountable to their shareholders, but also to society at large.

 

[retiredbanker]

Maybe if “the people” keep offing CEOs then corporations will realise they’re not only accountable to their shareholders, but also to society at large.

That has to be one of the most inane posts you've made on this site.

 

[Ronnie Hotdogs]

That has to be one of the most inane posts you've made on this site.

Thanks bro

 

[daveholman]

I don't condone murder. But sometimes I understand it.

 

[HenryHoneyBalls]

The idea that one health care CEO is responsible for the US system is a bit ridiculous. Im sure there are many parties involved in the scam, pharma cos, suppliers, hospitals, politicians etc. US society revolves around money anyway, its a national obsession so not sure why anyone should be surprised by it.