#for profit healthcare

[dontmean2bepoliticalbut]

HOW CHRISTIANITY SUPPORTS MULTIRACIAL, MULTICULTURAL DEMOCRACY

'The Bible doesn't mention abortion or gay marriage, but it goes on and on about forgiving debt, liberating the poor, and healing the sick' — This pastor perfectly explained how the values expressed in Christianity can support a multiracial, multicultural democracy instead of right-wing extremism (via jamestalarico on TikTok)

#christianity #religion #democracy

#us politics #news #nowthisimpact #Instagram #2024 #James Talarico #texas #christianity #religon #multiracial #multicultural #democracy #videos #now this #the bible #abortion #gay marriage #debt forgiveness #us healthcare #us health system #for profit healthcare #health insurance #drug prices #feed the hungry #house the homeless

[aunti-christ-ine]

#universal healthcare #singlepayer #medicare for all #for profit healthcare

[not-safe-for-democracy]

#yeah jokes on us #health insurance #for profit healthcare

[miniatureeyes]

is it just my eating disorder or should the agricultural society of america not have a say in how many calories the average person ought to eat per day?

#maybe i would also say you should have that many calories worth of grains if i was being paid six figures #to say as much #sus #scientific study #fake science #agriculture #eating disorder #for profit healthcare #weightloss #motivation #goals #suspicious #big food #supply chain #supply chain management #food crisis #thinspo #th1n$po #th1nsp1ration

[workersolidarity]

WARNING ⚠️ 🔞

VIEW AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION

On February 4th 2023, 60 year old Lisa Edwards was on a flight from Rhode Island to Knoxville when she began experiencing stomach pains. She had had a debilitating stroke in 2019, but had now mostly recovered and looked forward to moving to Knoxville.

After the flight, she was admitted to Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, Tennessee just South of Knoxville. She was quickly treated and released.

But miss Edwards still felt unwell so she went instead to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville proper where she was admitted overnight for observations.

The next day, despite continued medical discomfort and against her will, Miss Edwards was discharged from Fort Sanders Medical Center.

But Miss Edwards refused to leave the Hospital, believing she was continuing to experience a medical emergency.

Hospital staff then chose to call Knoxville Police and requested her removal from Hospital grounds.

Police showed up and offered Miss Sanders an unpleasant ultimatum; leave the hospital or go to jail.

Miss Edwards refused to leave, choosing instead to stay where she felt safe: close to the doctors and nurses she felt she needed.

That's when Knoxville Police began abusing the 60 year old woman verbally and declared she was under arrest. They began forcing her into a police van she was unable to step into. They tried physically forcing her inside multiple times before deciding to put her in a police cruiser instead.

Throughout the experience, Miss Edwards repeatedly stated she was experiencing a medical emergency and even begged them not to let her die.

The officers, while assaulting her with abusive language, eventually physically forced Miss Edwards into the cruiser, clearly hurting her multiple times, and ignoring her constant medical complaints by declaring her "cleared" by hospital staff and to be "faking it".

Even throughout the car ride to the jail, despite Miss Edwards obvious physical and mental distress and her non-stop complaints that she was going to die, the officer driving the car continued with the verbal abuse even as she descended into unconsciousness. Clearly not taking the hint something was seriously wrong when Miss Edwards urinated herself in the cruiser, the officer instead takes the opportunity to abuse her for that as well.

Once she falls unconscious, the officer pulls over the vehicle and another officer opens up the back and screams at the unconscious woman to get up, and even grabs her roughly and forces her up where her head can be seen rolling around.

No human being should ever be treated as callously as this police force and hospital staff treated Lisa Edwards, let alone an old sick woman.

This is the most disgusting thing I've seen since the death of Eric Garner in Staten Island, who also begged officers not to kill him before they did.

The Capitalist For-Profit Healthcare system has reached all new lows here, as even a sickly old woman who recently had a stroke is ignored, discharged, and arrested when she refuses to leave a hospital while experiencing a medical emergency.

Do these people really think they can justify this behavior on the grounds of Medical fraud?

Maybe people wouldn't have to depend on Hospitals for board if there weren't armies of homeless people in every city.

But either case, the existence of medical fraud is no excuse for the way this woman was treated. Do her medical costs represent such a threat to the Hospital and Insurance company that suspicion of fraud is enough to deny her proper healthcare???

Apparently so in America.

As for the Police, they should be lynched in a public square or sent to the Gulags.

#us news #news #lisa edwards #murder of lisa edwards #police are cowards #fuck the police #fuck cops #us imperialism #us hegemony #for profit healthcare #socialist news #socialist politics #socialism #communism #marxism leninism #socialist #communist #marxism #marxist leninist #progressive politics #politics #Youtube

[countesspetofi]

After a long fight with the insurance company I finally got my migraine Botox re-approved and the neurologist's office was able to squeeze me in on Monday. This is the longest I've had to go without it since I started, and right now I'm just hanging on with my fingernails, trying to make it through the weekend.

#personal #chronic illness #chronic pain #for profit healthcare #us healthcare

[mbrainspaz]

we need to take communication technology away from doctor's offices.

they are abusing privileges.

This is my first time going back to the doctor in about 10 years and it was not like this 10 years ago.

For every referral I get, I get someone calling me (deadnaming me) to schedule an appointment, then I get an email confirming the appointment, then I get a text asking me to download their app, the app forces me to sign a dozen waivers, then I get a few more texts or a call from a robot asking me to confirm the appointment (again), then on the day of— someone from the office calls me to ask for my insurance card because they can't wait 2 hours for me to hand it over in person, then I get another referral and the nonsense begins again. Oh, and of course there's the texts AND robot calls begging me to 'review my experience'. No! Burn in a fire! Technology bad! I understand the urge to streamline the work of the front desk people but they can't just make me do the work instead. If I have to keep experiencing life interruptions for each doctor appointment for a span of 5-10 days I'm gonna revolt. At this rate they should be paying me a part time wage.

#labor outsourcing #the robot uprising #technology #us healthcare is a joke #for profit healthcare #living nightmare #this was a mistake

[mantra4ia]

F*** prison geppetto, aka Arizona State Rep John Kavanaugh, f*** for-profit prisons, the system that profits from the industry off of mass incarceration, F*** the health insurance racket/industry, the sickcare system and just as a general rule...

F*** the capitalistic poison the erodes all levels of society when we prioritize profit over people with zero legal/social/economic consequence, thus eviscerating the value of human life and dignity in every way but shallow pulpit points.

#people over profit #end stage capitalism #sociopolitical commentary #mass incarceration #for profit healthcare #private prison industry #health insurance industry

[cyberthot666]

#american healthcare #for profit healthcare #lack of accessibility #healthcare #capitalism

[kittypatch]

This is a must listen. It really addresses the failings and how doctors feel about it and how the brave are fighting back.

#for profit healthcare #healthcare in the usa #doctors unions #healthcare gone wrong #the decline of healthcare in USA

[dayaxwriter]

 can insurance campanies drop you?

Insurance companies exist to provide individuals and businesses with protection against financial losses resulting from unexpected events. Whether it's auto insurance, health insurance, or homeowners insurance, people purchase these policies with the expectation that they will be covered when they need it most.

However, it's not always a guarantee that a policy will remain in effect indefinitely. Insurance companies have the right to cancel or non-renew policies under certain circumstances. This can be a frustrating and confusing experience for policyholders, but it's important to understand the reasons why an insurance company may drop you.

Reasons why an insurance company may drop you

Non-payment of premiums: The most common reason why an insurance company may drop you is if you fail to pay your premiums. Insurance policies require regular payments to remain in effect, and if you miss a payment, your policy may be canceled.

Fraudulent activity: If an insurance company discovers that a policyholder has engaged in fraudulent activity, they may cancel the policy. This could include submitting false claims, providing inaccurate information on an application, or misrepresenting information about a loss.

High-risk behavior: Insurance companies may drop policyholders who engage in high-risk behavior, such as reckless driving or participating in dangerous activities. This is because these individuals are more likely to file claims and cost the insurance company money.

Changes in risk: Insurance companies may also cancel policies if there is a significant change in the level of risk that the policyholder presents. For example, if a homeowner installs a swimming pool in their backyard, the insurance company may drop them because the risk of someone being injured on the property has increased.

End of coverage period: Some insurance policies have a set coverage period and will automatically expire at the end of that period. In these cases, the policyholder will need to renew the policy if they want to continue coverage.

What to do if your insurance company drops you

If your insurance company drops you, it's important to take action quickly to avoid being left without coverage. Here are some steps to take:

Find out why your policy was dropped: Contact your insurance company to find out why your policy was canceled. Understanding the reason behind the cancellation can help you determine your next steps.

Shop around for new coverage: Once you know why your policy was canceled, start shopping around for new coverage. Be honest about why your previous policy was canceled, as this can impact the rates and coverage options you are offered.

Consider working with an independent insurance agent: An independent insurance agent can help you find coverage options that meet your needs and budget. They can also help you navigate the sometimes complicated world of insurance and ensure that you are getting the best coverage for your situation.

Appeal the cancellation: If you believe that your policy was canceled unfairly, you may be able to appeal the decision. Contact your insurance company to find out what the appeals process entails.

Conclusion

Insurance companies have the right to cancel policies under certain circumstances, but it's important to understand why this may happen and what steps you can take to protect yourself. By staying on top of your premiums, being honest on your applications, and avoiding high-risk behavior, you can help ensure that your insurance policy remains in effect when you need it most. And if your policy is canceled, don't panic – there are steps you can take to find new coverage and protect yourself financially.

#politics #healthcare #profitized healthcare #for profit healthcare #insurance companies #corporate greed #capitalism #insurance #price gouging #medicare for all #scripps memorial hospital #flowers #nature #artists on tumblr #succession #alternative #technology

[aunti-christ-ine]

#Singlepayer Sunday #quotes #Noam Chomsky #universal healthcare #for profit healthcare #privatized #middlemen #singlepayer

[humongousfurybeard]

So I’m writing my master’s thesis on healthcare decentralisation (ish). And I’ve obviously been doing a lot of reading, but I just want to point out this excerpt from the Foreword (written by David Hunter) of Regmi’s book on Decentralizing health services:

“[A] key feature, or outcome, of decentralization is a greater reliance on the private sector and markets for the provision of health services. In fact, decentralization and privatisation are conceptually distinct processes which may or may not be interrelated. Yet why governments of various political persuasions choose to outsource services to the private sector when the evidence base to underpin such decisions is either lacking or hotly contested can only seemingly be explained by ideology and in particular by neo-liberalism which is in the ascendancy in the majority of countries despite the events in the global financial sector in 2008 which had its roots in poor regulation.”

It’s becoming more and more clear to me that we don’t actually know what decentralisation could do for us, because policymakers keep confounding decentralisation with privatisation. And we know privatisation doesn’t work.

#decentralisation #decentralised health care #politics #thesis #Master Thesis #Health Care #for profit healthcare

[avarkriss]

every time a patient asks me about their insurance coverage i want to cling to the ceiling like idk bestie i hate them more than you do i am sorry they are the devil incarnate i am sorry they won't cover the meds and the tests im sorry im sorry im sorry i will fight them off with a flaming baseball bat i promise but also they don't care about anything other than the ceo getting a second megayacht they don't care if you die or i die or i leave practice because i can't take care of you the way you deserve im sorry

#hate it here #for profit healthcare #wrong on every level #i wish every big pharma and insurance a very merry get obliterated so we can start over properly #people are not means to your financial end #ugh n e ways this has been a sadrant

[sluttyquarantinetheory]

It is insane that the united states is a nation where medical debt can get so severe, people can literally be sued by debt collectors because they couldn't afford to pay the medical expenses.

#there's a reason breaking bad as a show exists #medical debt #for profit healthcare #united states #capitalism

[thenarator]

batten down the hatches kids, because THIS is my supervillain origin story!

i was recently (several months ago) diagnosed with diabetes. it was an extremely traumatic process for me, not at all aided by my doctor, who would only prescribe me a single first-line medication and when that didn’t completely control things told me that i would have to do the rest myself by putting myself on a strict diet to cut out basically all the foods that make life worth living. i have a history of disordered eating though, so i wasn’t about to do that, and i spent many weeks in turmoil and dismay over what the rest of my life was going to look like.

this is, i have been assured, a fairly standard reaction to being diagnosed with diabetes.

then, not being able to deal with my normal doctor anymore, i went to an endocrinologist, and that changed everything.

this woman was so kind and so compassionate i can’t even begin to tell you. she spoke to me calmly and reassuringly about my options, assuring me that there were many medications we could try and telling me the benefits and drawbacks of all of them. eventually we settled on a once-weekly injectable medicine, and she spent a lot of time explaining to me how to give it to myself, how to dispose of the needle, and how safe and easy the process actually was.

she did not, throughout the whole 45 minute appointment, say a word about my diet. she didn’t even tell me to cut out soda, which everyone and their dog had been telling me to do. i could have wept tears of joy at the revelation that i was going to be given medicine for my disease instead of being told it was all my fault and to handle it myself.

the endocrinologist also told me to monitor my blood sugar. this is pretty standard fair for diabetics, and while i had been told by other doctors to monitor my blood sugar, none of them had told me how or prescribed the proper equipment. my angel of an endocrinologist, however, prescribed me a good system and told me i only needed to test my blood sugar once a day, so they could get a baseline of how i was responding to the treatment.

naively, i thought this would be fairly straightforward. i am a diabetic, diabetics need to monitor their blood sugar, there should be no question of my getting the meter.

wrong.

first i got a notice from the pharmacy telling me my insurance didn’t cover this specific brand of system. fine, whatever, bit annoying but i can deal. i called the insurance company and got a list of systems they cover, and passed that along to my endocrinologist so she could prescribe me a different one. weeks pass, but i assumed it just takes a while to get these things done. i got another notice from the pharmacy saying the insurance had denied my claim, because i needed prior authorization. it was pretty cheesed off by this point, because it had been weeks and they were just now telling me this, but i called my endocrinologist and told her she needed to do a prior authorization. another few weeks pass, and we’re creeping closer to the follow-up appointment where i’m supposed to submit the data of all the blood sugar tests i’ve been doing for inspection.

then, i get this.

the insurance completely denied my claim for a blood glucose monitoring system. ANY blood glucose monitoring system. EVEN THE ONES THEY SUPPOSEDLY COVER. i have a formal diagnosis of diabetes, from MULTIPLE DOCTORS, but apparently that isn’t enough to convince them that i need to monitor my blood sugar. and even if i go on insulin, which is a HUGE step up from where i am and is VERY dangerous even taking a little bit at a time, apparently they won’t cover the cost of monitoring my blood sugar until i’m taking THREE SHOTS PER DAY.

THREE.

SHOTS.

PER.

DAY.

you have to have ADVANCED diabetes to be taking that much insulin. you have to be fucking DYING. i’m type 2 as opposed to type 1, type 1 being much more serious from day one, but with type 2 your diabetes has to have gone uncontrolled for YEARS before you get to the point of taking that much insulin per day. you have to be fully dependent on insulin TO SURVIVE.

AND THEY DON’T

EVEN

THINK

I NEED TO BE

M O N I T O R I N G

MY BLOOD SUGAR

UNTIL I GET TO THAT POINT!

this policy will kill people. i feel confident in saying it already has. and because i am entirely dependent on insurance to afford ANY medication to control my diabetes, i am at the mercy of their rulebook.

THIS IS WHAT FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE HAS DONE TO US!

this is not freedom. this is not choice. this is a cage closing around us like a death trap. this isn’t just ableism, it’s eugenics, the systematic stamping out of an undesired class of people. this is “give me your money or i’ll shoot you in the head” with barely any extra steps.

UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE NOW!

OR I’LL FUCKING EAT YOU!!!

#diabetes #health insurance #universal healthcare #single payer healthcare #for profit healthcare #ableism #eugenics