U.S. Athletes Are Taking Full Advantage of Free Healthcare in Olympic Village
U.S. athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Village are utilizing free healthcare services, highlighted by Ariana Ramsey's TikTok, contrasting with the U.S. lack of universal healthcare and financial struggles.
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U.S. athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Village are taking advantage of the free healthcare services available to them, a stark contrast to the privatized healthcare system in the United States. Women’s rugby player Ariana Ramsey gained attention for her TikTok videos highlighting her experiences with the Village's medical services, which include gynecology, dentistry, ophthalmology, and more. Despite the Olympic Village offering free healthcare since the 1932 Los Angeles Games, many athletes were unaware of these services. Ramsey's videos have raised awareness, encouraging fellow athletes to utilize the clinic. The U.S. is the only high-income country without universal healthcare, and many American athletes struggle financially, with over a quarter earning less than $15,000 annually. While some have access to health insurance through the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, eligibility varies by sport. The ease of accessing healthcare in the Village has prompted athletes to prioritize medical appointments over leisure activities post-competition. Ramsey, who received various medical services at no cost, expressed frustration over the lack of similar healthcare access in the U.S. and advocates for universal healthcare.
- U.S. athletes are utilizing free healthcare services in the Olympic Village.
- Ariana Ramsey's TikTok videos have raised awareness about available medical services.
- The U.S. lacks universal healthcare, impacting athletes' financial stability.
- Many athletes earn less than $15,000 annually and face healthcare costs.
- The Olympic Village has provided free healthcare since the 1932 Games, but awareness remains low.
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5 commentsIt's funny because with healthcare the US it's actually making people see the price, a price in numbers, of healthcare when it's under a government monopoly.
In they EU they put caps everywhere so you can't know the price society is paying for not having a free market in healthcare (but also the EU has a tiny bit more free market in healthcare than the US anyway so)
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