How The American Healthcare System Is Failing Its People

The New York Police Department is trying to piece together clues that may lead to the identity of the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was fatally shot in Manhattan on Wednesday. Following what the police have called a “brazen targeted attack,” many of the major health insurers proceeded to remove images of their leadership from their corporate websites. Thompson’s murder has reignited important conversations about healthcare in the United States and lack of accessibility, with many social media users sharing horrific experiences navigating the country’s healthcare system. This article examines some of the broader systemic issues within U.S. healthcare in more detail and explores how we can transform the broken system.