

Insight Unpacked S2E3 | The Misadventures of Insuring America
6 snips Jul 8, 2024
Join healthcare experts Craig Garthwaite, David Dranove, Paul Campbell, and Robert Lawton Burns as they dissect America's convoluted insurance landscape. They delve into the historical roots of employer-sponsored health insurance, revealing how economic factors shaped today’s system. The conversation explores the shift from traditional plans to HMOs and PPOs, and critiques the film 'John Q' for its reflection of healthcare struggles. Finally, they discuss the hurdles created by disincentives in healthcare investment and the confusion introduced by frequent job changes.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Origins of Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance
02:07 • 11min
The Evolution of Health Insurance: HMOs and PPOs Explained
13:06 • 2min
Healthcare Costs and the Legacy of 'John Q'
15:35 • 2min
Navigating Health Insurance Challenges
17:54 • 12min
Disincentives in Healthcare Investment
30:07 • 7min