How Did We End Up with Such an Opaque and Costly Health-Care System?
Briefly

from The New Yorker2 months ago
Upon seeing the bill for my daughter's treatment, I was thankful for insurance. Yet, the astounding $11,339.96 charge brought to light the healthcare system's true costs.
The New Yorkerhttps://www.newyorker.com/news/the-financial-page/how-did-we-end-up-with-such-an-opaque-and-costly-health-care-system
The breakdown of my daughter's E.R. visit revealed vast disparities in charges and payment, igniting concern over how emergency care is priced and compensated.
The New Yorkerhttps://www.newyorker.com/news/the-financial-page/how-did-we-end-up-with-such-an-opaque-and-costly-health-care-system
The recent murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO sparked outrage and conversation around the ethics of health insurance and the impact they have on our healthcare system.
The New Yorkerhttps://www.newyorker.com/news/the-financial-page/how-did-we-end-up-with-such-an-opaque-and-costly-health-care-system
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