Jeff Bezos’ latest actions should be the nail in the coffin for employer health insurance.

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5 years ago

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Jeff Bezos’ latest move shows exactly why Americans must never trust private or employer health insurance. It is no more than another profit center.

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Jeff Bezos continues the path of health insurance betrayal by the corporatocracy.

American health insurance continues to be in shambles. Unfortunately, until Americans elect a Progressive President and Congress it will remain a major wealth transfer mechanism for the few. In other words, it is a sure profit center that is not going away for the wealthy without a fight. It is essential that we fight.

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