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.

  • niktemadur@lemmy.worldEnglish
    151·
    19 days ago

    It’s like Richard Pryor said about crack:

    Old white women see addicted kids in the ghetto and shrug “Well isn’t that terrible?”
    Then crack arrives at their suburbs and they’re “OH MY GOD IT’S AN EPIDEMIC!”

      • MutilationWave@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        18 days ago

        Kid, you should just make a new username that’s just the clown emoji with how you use it. You have such shit takes that I assume you’re a child. This one isn’t wrong it’s just worthless. I hate seeing your name.