Lunch and Learn

I attended a Lunch and Learn hosted by Eli Lilly. The topic of the discussion was mental illness and how certain medications are withheld from patients' due to the high cost. The speaker discussed how insurance companies dicate what treatments patients receive.

I found it imformative to learn about the different medications that can be used and how insurance companies refuse to pay for medications that are expensive, even if they work. Furthermore, it was interesting to hear a medical doctor's opinion on the issue with medication and patient treatment.

As a social worker, I find it alarming that patients are denied proper treatment because of the financial cost. We believe in advocating for what is best for the patient, no matter the cost. I can see how difficult it must be to work in a profession where treament is dictated by companies that only see the bottom line, which is profit.

This meeting was insightful and interesting. I find it interesting that drug companies will bring free lunch to hospital employees so that they will listen to their presentation. I learned something but realize that Eli Lilly also has the same bottom line as the insurance companies - to make a profit.