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Response to CEO killing reveals antipathy toward health insurers − but entire patchwork system is to blame for ill feeling

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The U.S. health care system leaves much to be desired, but it's not the gold standard of health care systems.

David Rothkopf : It's not surprising that Americans are unhappy with their health insurance system.

He says insurers play a crucial role in connecting and at times disconnecting patients with care they require, and are at the forefront of many of the starkest frustrations.

Rothkin: Insurers are perhaps the most visible part of that broken system that offers countless opportunities for profit.

This article is republished from The Conversation , a nonprofit, independent news organization bringing you facts and trustworthy analysis to help you make sense of our complex world. It was written by: Simon F. Haeder , Texas A&M University Read more: Simon F. Haeder does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment..

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