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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/eyemightbewrong/status/1313988420805496835

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

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