The shocking shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York street last week was widely condemned, but also sparked an online outcry against America's profit-driven healthcare industry. Ta.
Luigi Mangione, 26, is currently charged with Thompson's murder. The words “Delayed” and “Denial” were written on the bullet casing left at the murder scene, indicating that the killing was a sign that the largely privatized U.S. health care industry had lost payments to many Americans. This suggests that it may be related to everyday rejection.
The father-of-two's murder has been widely condemned, but the case has sparked a national debate about the experiences of many Americans in the medical industry, with social media feeds showing people being denied treatment. Stories abound of , or being handed large bills.
We want to hear from people about their experiences with healthcare in the United States. Were you satisfied with the coverage or did you feel you were treated badly? Do you think other countries with more government involvement are doing things better?