• Tinks@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    Boy would I like to live in the America that you think exists lol. Nearly 20% of US Hospital beds are at religiously affiliated hospitals. According to the Catholic Health Association 1 in 7 patients in the US are cared for in a Catholic hospital

    They’re not a “drop in the ocean” - they’re prolific and everywhere. This is especially a problem in rural locations where they are the ONLY hospital. Even places that are metropolitan outliers, like a place I lived in high school, have issues because it may be a 30-45min drive to another hospital, that may or may not be covered by your insurance.

    You think you understand the problem, but it’s way bigger than you realize.

    • galanthus@lemmy.world
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      4 days ago

      I meant it in a way that this is a very minor issue overall that is a direct consequence of your general approach to healthcare.