Americans turn to social media to discuss dire experiences at hands of health insurance companies

Summary

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has ignited outrage over the state of U.S. healthcare.

While his murder shocked many, online reactions highlighted public frustration with private insurers, citing denied care, high costs, and systemic bureaucracy.

UnitedHealthcare, a major industry player, has faced scrutiny for practices perceived as prioritizing profit over patients.

The attack, which appears premeditated, underscores rising tensions around healthcare inequality.

Experts see this as part of a broader trend toward violence over societal disputes, reflecting deep dissatisfaction with the American healthcare system.

  • Drusas@fedia.io
    40·
    6 days ago

    Maybe you shouldn’t have an accountant in charge of a “healthcare” company.

    I’m sorry for the multiple comments. I have a lot of background and trauma related to dealing with health insurance companies. They are parasites sucking out the blood of those who can least afford it and ruining their lives when they can’t pay the bills left over after they deny claims.

    • SapphironZA@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      22·
      6 days ago

      Healthcare companies should only be allowed to operate under non-profit rules.

      There should be no incentive for profit on people’s health.

      • Olhonestjim@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        5 days ago

        And forced to publicly report every thousandth of a cent. And their current administrators charged with crimes against humanity.

        • SapphironZA@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          31·
          6 days ago

          I don’t hate America any country. I hate some of what the people in power do to exploit others. The country it happens in is irrelevant.

          I think the thing I hate most is “rampant capitalism” capitalism should be domesticated.

    • Benjaben@lemmy.worldEnglish
      12·
      6 days ago

      And the thing is, the “trade” they inflict is just so amazingly unreasonable. The incredible misery they cause, replicated over so many people, and for truly no greater purpose than keeping up with the perverse status symbol competition amongst their hideous peers. Absolutely wild, unhinged, clearly malignant behavior.

    • SattaRIP@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      8·
      6 days ago

      Parasites at least play an important role in their ecosystems. I have no (or too many) words to describe my hatred for people like this that commit social murder all the time.