Category Archives: Health Care

I FEEL FANTASTIC

Posted on July 18, 2024 by David K.

So my new chronic pain doctor gave me a DNA test, and based on the results prescribed me several psychiatric drugs, not for the psychological effects, per se, but because that’s what my brain chemistry supposedly needs according to my … Continue reading →

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My Limit

Posted on April 3, 2024 by David K.

I’ve seen about 18 doctors in the past 3 years. I’ve honestly lost track. Every single visit was about one thing: I’m in constant, extreme pain. Yet every single doctor has refused to prescribe me ANYTHING to help with the … Continue reading →

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Behind the Investigation: Patient Dumping

Posted on August 3, 2023 by David K.

WAVE News troubleshooter John Boel investigates after multiple reports of patients being dumped out of Louisville hospitals. Source: Behind the Investigation: Patient Dumping Not one, but two! hospitals in Louisville have been caught literally dumping people just off their property … Continue reading →

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General Contracting of My Health

Posted on April 2, 2022 by David K.

As I navigate what is turning out to be a rare and poorly-understood medical problem, I am struck how much it feels like I am the general contractor of my health, managing day-workers I pick up from the local Home … Continue reading →

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Critical Ignorance of How Things Work

Posted on January 15, 2022 by David K.

On this news, one highly-upvoted person at 9gag had this to say: “The only person screwed was insurance companies.” elonmustnt Where does this person think that insurance companies get their money? How do they not understand that people pay what-are-called … Continue reading →

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Health and Insurance

Posted on September 21, 2021 by David K.

The last 7 months of my life, from Anthem’s viewpoint, and I’m still not out of the woods. At least I’ve hit the out-of-pocket cap for the year. Bring it on, I guess. A few of years ago, I had … Continue reading →

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Stunning new report ranks US dead last in health care among richest countries—despite spending the most | TheHill

Posted on September 16, 2021 by David K.

“The U.S. has two health care systems. For Americans with the means and insurance to have a regular doctor and reported experiences with their day-to-day care are relatively good, but for those who lack access, the consequences are stark,” Schneider … Continue reading →

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Big Pharma

Posted on September 8, 2021 by David K.

But how will new medicines and treatments get approved if we force American health insurance companies to sell at reasonable prices? </SpongeBob mocking> I don’t know, but maybe the hundreds of millions the insurance companies pay their executives would be … Continue reading →

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‘My Wife Has Cancer’ Reddit Comment Spreads Virally, Prompts…

Posted on July 26, 2021 by David K.

  A screenshot of a months-old Reddit comment about the cost of cancer care spread across social media platforms. Source: ‘My Wife Has Cancer’ Reddit Comment Spreads Virally, Prompts… Whether the original post is true or not, most of us … Continue reading →

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Smart Pipe | Infomercials | Adult Swim – YouTube

Posted on May 23, 2021 by David K.

Everything in our lives is connected to the internet, so why not our toilets? Take a tour of Smart Pipe, the hot new tech startup that turns your waste into valuable information and fun social connectivity. This is no longer … Continue reading →

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