Some More News Some More News: Healthcare of the Rich and Famous
Apr 16, 2025
Explore the glaring disparities in U.S. healthcare, where the wealthy access luxury services that leave the average person in the lurch. Humorous critiques reveal how concierge care and elite wellness trends create a divide, with rich individuals seeking questionable treatments for longevity. The absurdities of a system that prioritizes wealth over health are laid bare, highlighting the moral implications of neglecting those in need. Dive into a world where financial status dictates health outcomes, making for a thought-provoking and funny commentary on inequality.
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Concierge Care: Healthcare as Asset Management
- Wealthy people access healthcare like asset management through concierge care, paying massive fees for personalized attention.
- This system allows them better and faster treatment than regular patients, increasing inequality.
VIP Hospital Privileges Reveal Inequity
- VIP patients receive preferential hospital treatment, often skipping lines and receiving unnecessary tests.
- Public and non-profit hospitals subsidize this privilege, worsening care for less affluent patients.
Healthcare Disparities in Medication
- Prescription drugs are disproportionately filled in wealthy neighborhoods, while black patients receive less medication on average.
- This disparity reflects systemic inequities in healthcare access and treatment by race and income.