Robert Reich slams the door on conservative's Trumpcare illusions - Anderson Cooper 6/26/17

[Snarkoleptic]

9. Hardcore Trumpanzees can't be reasoned with, but those who

can still have a conversation may be pulled into a dialog with a question and statement.

Q- What value does a for-profit health insurance company add to our healthcare system?
Let them fumble around until they find the right answer on that. Hint- "None"
Some will say it efficiently distributes risk, but how is skimming 15-20% of premiums considered efficient?

Statement- The most efficient risk pool is one that covers everyone and any attempt to 'underwrite' is simply maximizing profits by denying those most in need.
Kick that one around for a while and they'll often say we can't afford healthcare for all.
To that, I say we're already paying more $/patient (and with worse outcomes).