Support independent journalism by joining Vox today. The shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked discussions on the flaws in the US healthcare system, where executives are often vilified. Overlooking the complexities, public outrage spread after news of an insurer restricting anesthesia coverage. Health insurers’ controversial practices often lead to costly consequences. The battle between insurers, pharmaceutical companies, and hospitals deepens, with patients left angry and confused. The blame game among the healthcare industries leaves no party innocent, highlighting the need for collective reform to create a just system. The failures of American healthcare are systemic and require a holistic approach to fix.
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