| Commentary and Philosophy Non-Fiction posted February 4, 2022 |
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The Dollar Determines Your Worth
The Bottom Line
by Begin Again
Let me begin by stating this rant is solely coming from my heart and not directed at anyone. I'm venting because I know nowhere else to go.
The wheels of big business run this country and most of the world. They have the power to maneuver congress into passing or not passing laws that benefit their needs. They supply our land with products and technology, and we hope to share the benefits. And of course, they do it for the profits. The bigger their bottom line grows, the happier and greedier they are.
Even with her recommended Covid shots and precautions, Arianna contracted the virus. After many trips to the area emergency rooms and zoom conversations with her doctors, she could start the uphill climb and appeared to be rounding the top of the hill. The problem was another mountain was waiting for her.
Her body succumbed to a rare side effect from the Covid virus. She has an autoimmune disease that only a handful of doctors have even seen or dealt with. Three times they sent her home because the doctors said they did not know how to treat her. Of course, her family immediately took her to another hospital with the same results.
A few days ago, she transferred to a major hospital in Chicago, and a team of doctors could diagnose the problem. Not only does this vibrant thirty-four-year-old woman struggle to breathe, but her legs have lost all strength, her arms are going numb, and her strength is seriously dwindling.
The hospital informed the family Arianna's insurance would not approve treatment until they further investigated because of the Covid factors and how they relate. The company said they would take it under advisement and let them know in about three or four weeks.
Unfortunately, the doctors don't believe she has that long to live. Family and friends spent two days calling hospitals, including the prestigious Mayo Clinic, and the response was the same. No one could take on her case without the money. Simply put, they each handed this girl a death sentence. Without the green in their coffers, nothing would be done.
No money, no hospital care. No treatment, no life. Covid has not only ravaged the pockets of our healthcare but has pulled the purse strings so tight and smothered any form of compassion. I understand that money is necessary to operate, but my heart tells me that all the people lying in the ICU don't have the money it takes to heal them, but dedicated doctors and nurses are treating them. So why single out Arianna's case?
I am not privy to the exact circumstances, but the family has raised between $15,000 to $20,000. The hospital's solution is to send Arianna home with breathing equipment and morphine and have her family transport her to and from the hospital for five days. Their mindset says this will eliminate the other medical charges. They can give the daily five-hour treatment to purify her blood and do whatever is necessary for five consecutive days, which is all the money will cover.
Hospitals are money machines. Once upon a time, we had doctors and hospitals who believed in saving lives first and worried about the bottom dollar later. My finger is not pointing at everyone involved in the medical field. I blame those who sit behind the desk and decide based on the bottom line and not on humanity. Build state-of-the-art buildings and display your latest innovative equipment and technology, but if only those who can afford it are privileged to use it, I pray for your souls on judgment day.
Thank you for reading my sad rant. With a heavy heart, I pray to God for a miracle. Please continue to pray for Arianna. Her son turns eighteen today, and I could not think of any better birthday present for him than to learn someone will help.
I am raising my eyes to the Lord and praying for our girl. Please join me. Thank you from Arianna, her family, my son, and myself.
Let me begin by stating this rant is solely coming from my heart and not directed at anyone. I'm venting because I know nowhere else to go.
The wheels of big business run this country and most of the world. They have the power to maneuver congress into passing or not passing laws that benefit their needs. They supply our land with products and technology, and we hope to share the benefits. And of course, they do it for the profits. The bigger their bottom line grows, the happier and greedier they are.
Even with her recommended Covid shots and precautions, Arianna contracted the virus. After many trips to the area emergency rooms and zoom conversations with her doctors, she could start the uphill climb and appeared to be rounding the top of the hill. The problem was another mountain was waiting for her.
Her body succumbed to a rare side effect from the Covid virus. She has an autoimmune disease that only a handful of doctors have even seen or dealt with. Three times they sent her home because the doctors said they did not know how to treat her. Of course, her family immediately took her to another hospital with the same results.
A few days ago, she transferred to a major hospital in Chicago, and a team of doctors could diagnose the problem. Not only does this vibrant thirty-four-year-old woman struggle to breathe, but her legs have lost all strength, her arms are going numb, and her strength is seriously dwindling.
The hospital informed the family Arianna's insurance would not approve treatment until they further investigated because of the Covid factors and how they relate. The company said they would take it under advisement and let them know in about three or four weeks.
Unfortunately, the doctors don't believe she has that long to live. Family and friends spent two days calling hospitals, including the prestigious Mayo Clinic, and the response was the same. No one could take on her case without the money. Simply put, they each handed this girl a death sentence. Without the green in their coffers, nothing would be done.
No money, no hospital care. No treatment, no life. Covid has not only ravaged the pockets of our healthcare but has pulled the purse strings so tight and smothered any form of compassion. I understand that money is necessary to operate, but my heart tells me that all the people lying in the ICU don't have the money it takes to heal them, but dedicated doctors and nurses are treating them. So why single out Arianna's case?
I am not privy to the exact circumstances, but the family has raised between $15,000 to $20,000. The hospital's solution is to send Arianna home with breathing equipment and morphine and have her family transport her to and from the hospital for five days. Their mindset says this will eliminate the other medical charges. They can give the daily five-hour treatment to purify her blood and do whatever is necessary for five consecutive days, which is all the money will cover.
Hospitals are money machines. Once upon a time, we had doctors and hospitals who believed in saving lives first and worried about the bottom dollar later. My finger is not pointing at everyone involved in the medical field. I blame those who sit behind the desk and decide based on the bottom line and not on humanity. Build state-of-the-art buildings and display your latest innovative equipment and technology, but if only those who can afford it are privileged to use it, I pray for your souls on judgment day.
Thank you for reading my sad rant. With a heavy heart, I pray to God for a miracle. Please continue to pray for Arianna. Her son turns eighteen today, and I could not think of any better birthday present for him than to learn someone will help.
I am raising my eyes to the Lord and praying for our girl. Please join me. Thank you from Arianna, her family, my son, and myself.
The wheels of big business run this country and most of the world. They have the power to maneuver congress into passing or not passing laws that benefit their needs. They supply our land with products and technology, and we hope to share the benefits. And of course, they do it for the profits. The bigger their bottom line grows, the happier and greedier they are.
Even with her recommended Covid shots and precautions, Arianna contracted the virus. After many trips to the area emergency rooms and zoom conversations with her doctors, she could start the uphill climb and appeared to be rounding the top of the hill. The problem was another mountain was waiting for her.
Her body succumbed to a rare side effect from the Covid virus. She has an autoimmune disease that only a handful of doctors have even seen or dealt with. Three times they sent her home because the doctors said they did not know how to treat her. Of course, her family immediately took her to another hospital with the same results.
A few days ago, she transferred to a major hospital in Chicago, and a team of doctors could diagnose the problem. Not only does this vibrant thirty-four-year-old woman struggle to breathe, but her legs have lost all strength, her arms are going numb, and her strength is seriously dwindling.
The hospital informed the family Arianna's insurance would not approve treatment until they further investigated because of the Covid factors and how they relate. The company said they would take it under advisement and let them know in about three or four weeks.
Unfortunately, the doctors don't believe she has that long to live. Family and friends spent two days calling hospitals, including the prestigious Mayo Clinic, and the response was the same. No one could take on her case without the money. Simply put, they each handed this girl a death sentence. Without the green in their coffers, nothing would be done.
No money, no hospital care. No treatment, no life. Covid has not only ravaged the pockets of our healthcare but has pulled the purse strings so tight and smothered any form of compassion. I understand that money is necessary to operate, but my heart tells me that all the people lying in the ICU don't have the money it takes to heal them, but dedicated doctors and nurses are treating them. So why single out Arianna's case?
I am not privy to the exact circumstances, but the family has raised between $15,000 to $20,000. The hospital's solution is to send Arianna home with breathing equipment and morphine and have her family transport her to and from the hospital for five days. Their mindset says this will eliminate the other medical charges. They can give the daily five-hour treatment to purify her blood and do whatever is necessary for five consecutive days, which is all the money will cover.
Hospitals are money machines. Once upon a time, we had doctors and hospitals who believed in saving lives first and worried about the bottom dollar later. My finger is not pointing at everyone involved in the medical field. I blame those who sit behind the desk and decide based on the bottom line and not on humanity. Build state-of-the-art buildings and display your latest innovative equipment and technology, but if only those who can afford it are privileged to use it, I pray for your souls on judgment day.
Thank you for reading my sad rant. With a heavy heart, I pray to God for a miracle. Please continue to pray for Arianna. Her son turns eighteen today, and I could not think of any better birthday present for him than to learn someone will help.
I am raising my eyes to the Lord and praying for our girl. Please join me. Thank you from Arianna, her family, my son, and myself.
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