tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829599.post7530578581223038487..comments2024-01-28T00:20:40.933-08:00Comments on Agoraphilia: Breaking Bad and the Healthcare SystemUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829599.post-59677460620813481152013-09-23T11:47:25.244-07:002013-09-23T11:47:25.244-07:00Good point about Hank, Henri. In both cases, they...Good point about Hank, Henri. In both cases, they opt out of their regular insurance coverage in order to get higher-end treatments. Glen Whitmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425907466575991113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829599.post-86129006960044918922013-09-22T23:12:45.221-07:002013-09-22T23:12:45.221-07:00I watched the entire show and never got the impres...I watched the entire show and never got the impression they tried to make a statement about the health-care system. I had not seen any of the references you mention, but I had no doubt someone was going to make that connection. I think you are right on about the pride thing. He also told Jesse, when trying to talking him into continuing, "don't you like being the best at something?" (Paraphrasing from memory.)<br /><br />The point repeats itself with Hank's treatment. Same kind of deal: he was covered, but they wanted to get him the best rehab. So if someone wanted to see a statement in the show, it is that group plans are sub-par and that it is a good thing to have other options.<br />Henrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01498653144628742604noreply@blogger.com