Summary
Rising frustrations with the U.S. healthcare system have been amplified by increasing insurance claim denials and mounting costs.
Patients report prolonged battles to access doctor-recommended care, with surveys showing one in five privately insured Americans faced denial in 2022.
Anger has intensified following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, spotlighting issues like AI-based claim reviews and profit-driven practices.
While Trump’s upcoming administration proposes deregulation and privatization, critics warn this could worsen access.
Public distrust persists, but significant reforms appear unlikely as partisan debates stall progress in Washington.
No. COBRA is continuation of benefits. For example, when you lose a job, you have the option to continue that same plan but paying for it yourself.
Most people don’t even bother because it’s typically far more expensive than anything else you can get.
Thank you. I’ve never used it so I had no idea.