Comment on Two in one stupidish question- Debate about United Healthcare CEO and best place to have it
NateNate60@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
As for your family discussion, generally it’s advised to avoid bringing up controversial topics because it almost never ends well.
That being said, I’ve found that the following statement is pretty universally agreeable:
Thompson led a company that was number one in the industry in denying coverage for routine and life-saving healthcare to people who had paid good money for and were legally entitled to coverage, meaning it’s almost certain that multiple people have died as a result of the policies he oversaw the execution of in the name of profit. So while I don’t condone murder as a method to solve problems with the healthcare system, it’s difficult for me to feel any sympathy for the victim.
Thanks, yes generally zero political or hot topics are brought up by me. However this one was thrown in my face randomly by my parent hoping to pick a fight.
Only response was “how is it any different than any other murder ?”
Not in the real hopes we have a conversation but to highlight its not just a black and white topic… And it effectively shut the convo down because this person wasn’t in their echo chamber and those type of people don’t really like a healthy real conversation :)
TheButtonJustSpins@infosec.pub 4 weeks ago
Plus, you can’t deny the results; insurance claims immediately started being approved at higher rates.
DirigibleProtein@aussie.zone 4 weeks ago
Not disagreeing, but do you have sources? I wouldn’t even know where to start looking.
TheButtonJustSpins@infosec.pub 4 weeks ago
I can’t find where I saw it, but stories went around from pharmacies where they usually see like 1/3 claims denied or needing extra proof having 100% approvals the next day. I’ll try to keep looking when I can.
GeeDubHayduke@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 weeks ago
It’s anecdotal, but i remember those stories floating around the first couple days after, as well.