When a Texas woman's daughter was hospitalized for COVID-19 in 2021, she was terrified. She had faith that her child would pull through. But doctors with the for-profit corporation HCA Healthcare repeatedly tried to convince her otherwise, so they could swiftly usher her into hospice care and away from life-saving treatments.
Luckily, the woman ignored the doctors' pleas to send her child to end-of-life care, and her daughter experienced a full recovery. But how many people were swayed by this corrupt institution and didn't get access to vital care because of it?
Interviews with over HCA doctors and nurses revealed that the healthcare giant routinelypushes patients to hospice intentionally to boost its company metrics as well as its bottom line.
HCA Healthcare earned a whopping $5.6 billion last year, and is the largest hospital chain in the United States. A company that prioritizes profits over the well-being — or even survival — of its patients should no longer be allowed to own or run hospitals. It's that simple.
P.S. HCA Healthcare isn't just showcasing typical corrupt or greedy company behavior — this could result in the death of patients who still have a chance to live. Sign the petition to demand an investigation.
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