This article tweeted by @larryhol asks a question that should be embarassing to the “providers” in this country (most of which do not fit the best sense of the word “provider”,  but rather are businesses whose aim is not care but profit,  which is yet another indictment of the version of capitalism that is gaining momentum in this country). 

What this says about the U.S. health-care system is not flattering: that we have to rely on aid organizations to improve the basic health of underserved communities in our own backyard. But it also offers yet another example of how government  makes much better progress  improving global health when they partner with businessmen and business -minded philanthropists.

Will African Health Programs Work in the United States – Health – GOOD

I want to read Wendell Potter’s book ,  Deadly Spin sometime this year,  but as I am on Cigna,  which  is the company for which Potter did PR,  I’m afraid it might be too disturbing.  Already Cigna is making it difficult to get coverage wrapped up by constantly asking doctors for more information,  and then mailing me notices that the doctors need to reply.  Wasn’t this something  that is to be worked out between doctors and the health insurance?  Seems like their hoping someone drops the ball that they keep serving up,  like the “rebate” game where companies hope you won’t remember to redeem.  Only this is worse.