Built to Manage, Not Heal: How the System Actually Works #healthcare #truth
10 Jul 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief commentary, Kelly Alhooie asserts that the fundamental difference between insurance‑driven healthcare and cash‑based care lies in their objectives: insurance models tend to focus on managing patients' symptoms, keeping them under ongoing care, whereas cash‑pay models aim to resolve symptoms quickly, prioritizing definitive treatment outcomes. The remark critiques the incentive structures that shape how care is delivered.










