Trump takes populist turn against health insurers

[lonely bird]

16. His "populism" is stupidity based

Examine explanations of benefits…discounts, credits, acceptance of payment as paid in full that are a percentage of charges.

Yes, the insurance companies as well as pharmacy benefit managers cause opacity and, imo, chaos resulting in profit. The stupidity is that giving money back to “the people” doesn’t trigger reduced costs. Imo, the only solution is single payer at best or something like Canada’s system at worst.