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5 Questions With Dr. Asher Larmie (aka FatDoctorUK)

Weight and Healthcare • 79 implied HN points • 24 Nov 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight management Mental health Patient Advocacy Historical perspectives
  1. Dr. Asher Larmie advocates for weight-neutral healthcare and body-affirming care, focusing on treating patients based on symptoms, not their weight.
  2. Challenging the weight-centric paradigm in healthcare, Dr. Asher Larmie highlights the dangers of anti-fat bias and the harm caused by prescribing weight loss.
  3. Dr. Asher Larmie emphasizes the importance of unlearning biased medical beliefs, promoting fair and equal healthcare for all patients, and educating healthcare professionals on weight-inclusive care.

The $140 billion the New York Times says Americans owe in medical debt is just the tip of the iceberg.

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 99 implied HN points • 21 Jul 21
🏥 Health Politics Medical Debt Insurance Issues Patient Advocacy Healthcare Costs Public Policy
  1. Americans owe $140 billion in medical debt, but this number is likely much larger. Many people are also using credit cards to cover healthcare costs, which adds to the debt.
  2. A significant amount of medical debt comes from insured people, not just the uninsured. High deductibles make it hard for many to afford care even with insurance.
  3. High-deductible health plans can be risky, as they can lead to big out-of-pocket costs when people get sick. This situation needs more attention from lawmakers to protect individuals from financial ruin.

UnitedHealthcare is caught in a PR nightmare. Here’s what they did and how it'll soon be your nightmare.

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 59 implied HN points • 24 Jun 21
🏥 Health Politics Healthcare policy Insurance Issues Public Health Patient Advocacy
  1. UnitedHealthcare plans to deny ER claims if their nurses decide patients weren't sick enough. This could leave many with unexpected bills after emergencies.
  2. The company's recent policy change sparked a major public relations crisis, leading to widespread backlash from doctors and healthcare organizations.
  3. Despite delaying the policy for now, UnitedHealthcare may implement it later, risking patient safety and putting profits over care.