Business Insider May 15, 2020
- 27 million Americans are losing their healthcare coverage as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic.
- And almost two-thirds of US adults said that if they had coronavirus symptoms, concerns over out-of-pocket costs would be an important factor into whether or not they decided to go to a doctor.
- Even before disaster struck, the US’ employer-based health insurance model created a byzantine system that made reimbursement for even basic services maddeningly difficult.
- A socialized healthcare system is a non-starter in the US, but the current system that ties health coverage to employment and to a profit-driven third party has created a social safety net full of massive holes.
- This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of...
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