Jul 24, 2009
jimiheffernan: Given this math textbook-like fact (which I just made up), it is surprising that it’s so politically dangerous to attempt healthcare reform. So true. I read last night in NYT Mag that “over 60% of all bankruptcies [in the US] are related to illness, with many of these specifically caused by medial bills, even among those who have health insurance.” I highly recommend this article from NYTimes Mag

jimiheffernan:

Given this math textbook-like fact (which I just made up), it is surprising that it’s so politically dangerous to attempt healthcare reform.

So true. I read last night in NYT Mag that “over 60% of all bankruptcies [in the US] are related to illness, with many of these specifically caused by medial bills, even among those who have health insurance.” I highly recommend this article from NYTimes Mag

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