Maybe the bitterness and anger is a good thing. You should be angry, I sure as hell would be. We all should be, your story is horrifying. But I think you're in

Maybe the bitterness and anger is a good thing. You should be angry, I sure as hell would be. We all should be, your story is horrifying. But I think you're in an amazing position, and may not realize it. Your wife is a director at a research hospital, and, while I don't know who you are personally, I'll assume you're well connected in the tech world (otherwise why would you post this here). You obviously know very intimately what is wrong with the healthcare system. That's a very unique position of power, whether you think so or not. You have the ability to affect great change, especially with what's happening with health care in the U.S. right now. You -apparently- have some money (at least more than I do), connections, an amazing story and anger, a great motivator. I think everyone can understand if you can't, or you won't, but if it's in you, step up, pull strings, work behind the scenes, work in the spotlight, tell your story, influence who you can and get this fixed. This is still the greatest country in the world, and the ability for citizens to step up and fix what's broken is what makes it great. That's just my two cents, for what it's worth. And my apologies for the semi-patriotic rant at the end there. ;) I wish you the best as you continue this battle.