Reply to generalpass (here because replies weren't enabled to their comment for some reason) > For example, it doesn't state that you can't purchase health ins

Reply to generalpass (here because replies weren't enabled to their comment for some reason) > For example, it doesn't state that you can't purchase health insurance across state borders - also a fact and also contributes to increased prices. That is true, and there are many other facts it doesn't mention, it is not an exhaustive review of contributing factors... > The reason that insurance is "tied" to employment is because only a company can deduct health insurance on their taxes. That is true but irrelevant extra information, the virus doesn't care... > Building a new hospital is nearly impossible due to, among many other regulations, being required to get permission from other regional hospitals before building a new hospital. This both increases prices and reduces the number of available beds. That is true, how is it relevant? All these facts aren't relevant to the discussion the article is introducing, about how the "US Labor and Healthcare Policies are a Perfect Storm for Pandemics"