It's not a nursing shortage, it's GREED

[Warpy]

From the NYT:

I thank my lucky stars I'm nearly blind and a physical wreck, I sure as hell don't want to go back.

[Quakerfriend]

1. I'm glad someone is finally saying what's true. Makes me sick!

And, yes it’s been going on for years- but, noticeably much worse over past 5 years.

[Goonch]

2. ;-{)🖖‍

[Auggie]

3. It's not a health care crises, it's GREED

Hospital bills, insurance companies, surgery, medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, lab work, hearing aids, eyeglasses, dentistry ... everything priced and administered with ROI prioritized.

[mopinko]

4. the most atrocious thing about this is that this industry has almost no price limits.

there are some price pressures, but srsly, gouging is the fucking norm.
cost plus is the norm. then they shrug and pretend the market has a hand in any of this.

[Srkdqltr]

5. This is why there is a worker shortage for all industries.

[barbaraann]

6. The greed might even be worse with prescription drugs.

God, I hope there is some justice for the Sacklers.

[Native]

7. Good Ol' Americorp!

[Rhiannon12866]

8. K&R! This needs to be a wake up call!

We are facing a national emergency and it's essential that this is addressed ASAP!