Life is considered an inalienable right [John Locke], coming from a man who so vehemently affected the Constitution. But yet over 200 years later, America still lacks universal healthcare compared to every other G8 nation. Of course, in a heavily capitalistic economy, such behavior is expected. One would be unwilling to pay for the life of another, as one should earn the privilege of healthcare itselft.
But people are naive to think that the insurance company isn't stealing money from them. As far as I see it, in capitalism, everyone goes for profit; so why wouldn't the insurance company? They, along with the hospital, would try to extract every penny possible, even at the expense of the consumer.
An HMO for example, pays doctors money to withold information from you. This way, if there is a problem, the insurance company would not have to pay for your treatment. And the irony: for witholding information, the doctor at the end of the day, receives a fat paycheck. To me, this is only a form of corruption. The American healthcare system needs to ostracise such corrupt behavior, and seriously should be reformed.
Universal healthcare does not lead to an unsuccessful economy, as many would argue.
But people are naive to think that the insurance company isn't stealing money from them. As far as I see it, in capitalism, everyone goes for profit; so why wouldn't the insurance company? They, along with the hospital, would try to extract every penny possible, even at the expense of the consumer.
An HMO for example, pays doctors money to withold information from you. This way, if there is a problem, the insurance company would not have to pay for your treatment. And the irony: for witholding information, the doctor at the end of the day, receives a fat paycheck. To me, this is only a form of corruption. The American healthcare system needs to ostracise such corrupt behavior, and seriously should be reformed.
Universal healthcare does not lead to an unsuccessful economy, as many would argue.
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