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Do those of you in the US understand that this is literally only a thing in the US?
Most of us do but unfortunately only about half of us are under the impression that other systems are better and more sustainable. Entrenched financial interests run our government and a large portion of those entrenched interests made their fortunes from this medical system
Two-thirds but one third has oversized voting power.
Those who don't mostly seem to assume that every other country is still doing bloodletting and that America is the only place with MRI machines. Those that understand that's not the case will probably say something about wait times.
Yes. But it's a little difficult to get healthcare from a different country.
Well, maybe Baltic states. Not sure.
Yes. Unfortunately, we're stuck with it. No voting people in or out of the system have changed it. No, we're not content with it, and we're envious that other places don't have to deal with this. This isn't an endorsement of voter apathy, it's just that any politician using big pharma reform as a part of their campaign are lying or unsuccessful in their efforts.
I definitely share your frustration... That said, there is some progress - see e.g. The price caps on insulin put in place this year, or the ACA reaching a bit further back -- and I think it's worth recognizing (and recognizing how we got it). Still a very long way to go and it's an uphill battle unfortunately.
True. Thank you for that.