Yes, people are dying because they have no insurance. They can go to the ER to be STABILIZED for urgent life-threatening issues (assuming they live near and can get to an ER). But there is no mandate that says continuing care happens.
We absolutely (currently) have no mandate for preventive care that keeps people healthy enough to not need ER type care.
There are many people in this country who have to choose between much-needed medicine, and food or utility bills. Or - who have no money for any of the above. The food banks are seeing many more people in the past 2 years.
If you are a diabetic and can't afford insulin, or have a heart condition and can't afford whatever meds you need... You've got a big problem with the current system if you are uninsured.
Or if you have SOME assets and develop cancer - your entire life savings (assuming you have some) can go in a second with no insurance. And then if you need more care, with no more money, you can die. It's just that simple.
As far as I'm concerned the USA is living in the dark ages when it comes to health care. And our health statistics are dismal. We have excellent health care... IF you can afford it or have good insurance...
If not, you are SOL.
We absolutely (currently) have no mandate for preventive care that keeps people healthy enough to not need ER type care.
There are many people in this country who have to choose between much-needed medicine, and food or utility bills. Or - who have no money for any of the above. The food banks are seeing many more people in the past 2 years.
If you are a diabetic and can't afford insulin, or have a heart condition and can't afford whatever meds you need... You've got a big problem with the current system if you are uninsured.
Or if you have SOME assets and develop cancer - your entire life savings (assuming you have some) can go in a second with no insurance. And then if you need more care, with no more money, you can die. It's just that simple.
As far as I'm concerned the USA is living in the dark ages when it comes to health care. And our health statistics are dismal. We have excellent health care... IF you can afford it or have good insurance...
If not, you are SOL.