Truth Seeker
@JacksRule
06 February, 11:44
The largest U.S. health insurance companies arenāt just insurers anymore.
They own hospitals, employ doctors, run clinics, operate pharmacies, and control pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that decide which drugs you can get and how much you pay.
In one revealing moment at a Senate hearing, executives were asked to raise their hands if their company:
- Owns/controls a health insurance division
- Employs providers or owns clinics/specialty pharmacies
- Owns/controls a PBM
- Has a legal duty to maximize shareholder value
Almost every major hand stayed up.
They diagnose, treat, dispense drugs, set prices, and decide coverageāall while legally obligated to prioritize profits over patients.
One entity now controls almost every step of your healthcare journey.
Thatās not competition. Thatās consolidation.
They own hospitals, employ doctors, run clinics, operate pharmacies, and control pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that decide which drugs you can get and how much you pay.
In one revealing moment at a Senate hearing, executives were asked to raise their hands if their company:
- Owns/controls a health insurance division
- Employs providers or owns clinics/specialty pharmacies
- Owns/controls a PBM
- Has a legal duty to maximize shareholder value
Almost every major hand stayed up.
They diagnose, treat, dispense drugs, set prices, and decide coverageāall while legally obligated to prioritize profits over patients.
One entity now controls almost every step of your healthcare journey.
Thatās not competition. Thatās consolidation.
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Robin Oxman
@Robino
06 February, 12:32
In response Truth Seeker to his Publication
This is so true.....if u question them it u are likely to get kicked out of their practice.....I battle this every month....
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š¦.. I really don't know how anyone can live under an obvious one way system like that, it seems heads they win & tails they win, you lose always. At least here in England I've never had to pay for any medical 'insurance', never had 'pet insurance either' (vets just see Ā£Ā£$$ signs first if your pets is insured)š. I've only seen a doctor once in about 10yrs (which turned out to need nothing doing anyway). So I feel for all you guys having been put though such a totally Unhelpful, Unhealthy and blood sucking way of life.š
01:16 PM - Feb 06, 2026
In response Robin Oxman to her Publication
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Judy Anonette
@biju
06 February, 04:35
In response ~sky~ kat to her Publication
People keep saying to stay OUT of the doctors' offices and you will stay healthier. I am beginning to see that the more you go, the more blood work they want, the more blood work the more they find you need to take this or that pill. The more you take the pills the sicker you feel and are right back in the office again. I am to the point that unless I feel like I am dying I am curtailing any more office "wellness" visits. They only make me angry because they want you off of every food you eat because - for one short moment in a year's span of time - a blood test - after hours' of fasting - that certain "particular" elements of the blood seem to be TOO HIGH and of course we need to bring it down.
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In response Judy Anonette to her Publication
If a doctor or vet ever suggests a test, they'll almost certainly look for or even make up some reason to 'sell you something' (that's their job!). So when they do, I Ask LOTS of Question they didn't expect being asked!
My way of life is very simple, that also applies to animals when in my care... IF we feel fine then we are fine, and if/when I do notice any difference in say my dog's behavior or body in anyway, I'll take that as my 'first point of Notice', then check her regularly writing notes' logging any improvement or worsening as well as any treatment I've used or not used.
95% of the time dog (or I) are bk to normal by day 3. No doctor/dentist or vets visits required, and no routine yearly visit either, I've been doing it that way for many yrsš.
My way of life is very simple, that also applies to animals when in my care... IF we feel fine then we are fine, and if/when I do notice any difference in say my dog's behavior or body in anyway, I'll take that as my 'first point of Notice', then check her regularly writing notes' logging any improvement or worsening as well as any treatment I've used or not used.
95% of the time dog (or I) are bk to normal by day 3. No doctor/dentist or vets visits required, and no routine yearly visit either, I've been doing it that way for many yrsš.
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