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Epidemiologist. Writer (Guardian, Observer etc). "Well known research trouble-maker". PhDing at @UoW Host of @senscipod Email gidmk.healthnerd@gmail.com he/him

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    1. Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK 1 Dec 2020

      Health Nerd Retweeted Dr. Glaucomflecken

      As an Australian, reading this thread is both a terrifying and somewhat confusing experience If this had happened in Australia, the bill would be $0https://twitter.com/DGlaucomflecken/status/1333838892609335297 …

      Health Nerd added,

      Dr. Glaucomflecken @DGlaucomflecken
      So it appears my health insurance saga has come to a somewhat dissatisfying ending. There’s a lot to unpack. I’ll do my best...
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      8 replies 4 retweets 59 likes
    2. Tony Achilles‏ @AchillesTony 2 Dec 2020
      Replying to @GidMK

      Can someone explain to me why the riches country in the world restricts healthcare to only those who can afford it? There are many adjectives I could use to describe this! None of them good!

      2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
    3.  🌱VAX, MASK, & PURIFY AIR‏ @ElaineVigneault 2 Dec 2020
      Replying to @AchillesTony @GidMK

      Emergency healthcare isn’t restricted. It just might come with a Bill later on that if you dont pay will ruin your credit. The care is not restricted.

      1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
    4. Tony Achilles‏ @AchillesTony 2 Dec 2020
      Replying to @ElaineVigneault @GidMK

      So you have to be able to afford healthcare??

      1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
    5.  🌱VAX, MASK, & PURIFY AIR‏ @ElaineVigneault 2 Dec 2020
      Replying to @AchillesTony @GidMK

      I have, yes absolutely. But this isn’t about me. I’m not saying the US healthcare economics are good. I’m clarifying that healthcare is not restricted to the wealthy. Anyone can walk into an ER and get some healthcare.

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    6. Tony Achilles‏ @AchillesTony 2 Dec 2020
      Replying to @ElaineVigneault @GidMK

      And how about drug costs and management of non emergencies? How are these costs met without adequate insurance?

      1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
    7.  🌱VAX, MASK, & PURIFY AIR‏ @ElaineVigneault 2 Dec 2020
      Replying to @AchillesTony @GidMK

      Are you genuinely interested or are you trying to get me to agree with you?

      1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
    8. Tony Achilles‏ @AchillesTony 2 Dec 2020
      Replying to @ElaineVigneault @GidMK

      No, actually genuinely interested! All healthcare systems have their issues, but I struggle with the idea of a healthcare system that is not universal. Everything has its limits but I feel health should not be profit based.

      2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
    9.  🌱VAX, MASK, & PURIFY AIR‏ @ElaineVigneault 2 Dec 2020
      Replying to @AchillesTony @GidMK

      So in the US there are piecemeal options for people who don’t have insurance, have inadequate insurance, or can’t pay out of pocket: - Medicare for ppl over 65 & ppl in renal failure - Medicaid for qualifying children, families, & ppl w certain disabilities - Veteran services ...

      2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
    10. Tony Achilles‏ @AchillesTony 2 Dec 2020
      Replying to @ElaineVigneault @GidMK

      Can I ask why drug prices are so inflated in the US? This appears to be a huge problem for those requiring long term treatments ie. diabetes.

      2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK 2 Dec 2020
      Replying to @AchillesTony @ElaineVigneault

      Suuuuuper complex. It's a mixed bag of poor regulation, conditions which prohibit market responses, and terribly structured incentives

      12:46 PM - 2 Dec 2020
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