Sadly, it’s the Norm

In response to “What if it had been Life-Threatening” ( EW , 9/25): Sarah Reighley, born deaf, was refused treatment by BestMed Urgent Care. This is becoming the norm in this world of corporate care. We all are starting to feel the impact and lack of humanity as corporations, health insurance companies and equity companies seek profits in our need for health care. This competition for corporate profits is threatening doctor-run clinics, public hospitals like in Coos Bay and our access to affordable health care.

It would serve the public better for the press to dig a little deeper. Follow the money. It just so happens that BestMed is part of Community Care Partners, which is owned by Shore Capital Partners. Shore Capital is an equity investment firm out of Chicago.

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