This Could Be Your Grandpa - Indirect Euthanasia Via Health Insurance?
A sad story in Miami, Florida regarding health insurance was recently brought to my attention. It highlights the flaws inherent in both public and private health insurance plans and is an example of why healthcare reform is so important. A friend of mine has an ailing grandfather, named Benito Jimenez. Benito's daughter, Maria Conroy cares for him 24/7 and has taken charge of navigating the complexities of his insurance coverage. Her 85-year-old father has Medicare, but also has a Medicare Advantage administered by Humana. This would seem like an ideal compromise between the government and corporations, which would allow them to provide the best healthcare possible. Instead, it only brought Maria and her family one frustration after another. Benito suffers from various conditions, but his health recently took a turn for the worse. He has developed anemia , which decreases the amount of healthy red blood cells. Severe anemia prevents your body from pumping oxygen ever