[claudeganon]

> The issue with any political solution is that hospitals will fight any legislation like crazy.

> The risk I see with any political solutions is that politicians create watered-down legislation that makes voters think they are tackling the issue, but don't really have much teeth

I agree, which is why you have to start from the strongest possible negotiating stake with a corresponding infrastructure of mass organization and support (again, Bernie and his bill).

These industries are absolutely ruthless, profit from people at their most vulnerable, and will fight tooth and nail to continue this deeply predatory behavior. If you approach them with even the slightest indication that you will bend to their will, they will eat you for lunch.