I spent the last few months off. Was away from social media and avoided computer screens. I dealt with a medical situation (im doing fine thx), and spent an incredible amount of time with hospitals/doctors/drugs/insurance/legal/research - the entire healthcare complex

I would like to eventually share some detailed thoughts on what I’ve learned (so far); this doesn’t make me an expert, but I am a very curious guy and have an occasional knack for research, especially when I care. What I learned in one sentence: the entire system is so fucked up.

When I say “the entire (healthcare) system is fucked up” -

- it is not a fatalistic judgment or complaint; it’s just (imo) an accurate observation

the fucked up ness

- doesn’t mean non functional

- can be very complex

- not necessarily clear cut bad guys / good guys

My best friend will probably read this thread and be like: “haha! Dan finally discovers how healthcare works, on the ground.”

I’m not even mad anymore (I was very anger a few months ago). At this point it’s more of a cathartic acceptance. To be continued later.

I did not say “there are no clear cut good and bad guys” I said NOT NECESSARILY. There are cases of clear cut good guys and bad guys, AND also the vast majority of what this gentleman describes below: https://twitter.com/eyemightbewrong/status/1313988420805496835">https://twitter.com/eyemightb...

Btw, I’m fully aware that I’m not saying anything yet that y’all don’t already know. “Water is wet? Thx Dan for letting me know!”

So I’m not here to waste time. I will detail the specific and structural fucked up ness that are (1) not obvious and (2) harmful absent change