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‘Deny’ ‘Delay’ and a health CEO’s murder

Dec 9, 2024
Helen Santoro, a dedicated reporter from The Lever, dives into the shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The discussion highlights public outrage and the portrayal of the killer as a vigilante due to widespread dissatisfaction with the U.S. healthcare system. Santoro scrutinizes the high denial rates of claims by major insurers, the impact of the Affordable Care Act, and the challenges individuals face amid rising medical debt. She also critiques the implications of political influences on healthcare reform and the ethics of profit-driven practices in the industry.
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