The article recounts a deeply personal tragedy where the author’s brother succumbed to the failures of the for-profit healthcare system. It highlights the systemic issues, including high costs and misaligned priorities, that prioritize profits over patient care, resulting in loss of lives and distress to families.
Vero’s thoughts on the news:
This article shines a stark light on the detrimental effects of a for-profit healthcare system. From the perspective of someone deeply immersed in technology, it serves as a call to action for more empathetic and patient-centered innovation in healthcare apps and IT solutions. There is a pressing need for technology that helps bridge gaps, lowers costs, and enhances the quality of care without compromising patient well-being for profit margins.
Source: For Profit “Medicine” just killed my brother – Daily Kos
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