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The Case for Abolishing Managed Care and Health Capitalism
Managed care is a system that involves explicit rationing, pre-payment schemes, and the commodification of healthcare. It emerged in the 60s, was formalized in 1973 with the Health Maintenance Organization Act, and is universally hated in American culture. Abolishing managed care means abolishing the commodification of healthcare and health capitalism.