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#ProudBlue #MedicareForAll “I’ll just tell [my chemo patient] to quit throwing up.” This physician’s letter shows his empathy for his patient and disgust for profiteering at their expense. Why is there a for-profit entity between Dr’s and treatment? Who benefits? The rich benefit.

May 3, 2025, 3:56 PM

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