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BREAKING! United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson's Assassin Found! | Candace Ep 117

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Dec 9, 2024
A shocking murder sends ripples through the healthcare industry as Brian Thompson, the United Healthcare CEO, is assassinated outside a hotel in New York. The investigation garners intrigue as crucial clues unfold, alongside bizarre circumstances of the key image of the shooter. As the alleged assassin is arrested, conspiracy theories emerge about his motivations and past. Tensions rise between capitalism and healthcare practices, revealing deep flaws within a system driven by profit.
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INSIGHT

Healthcare as a Cartel

  • The US healthcare system resembles a drug cartel, marked by price gouging and lack of transparency.
  • This cartel-like structure fosters resentment, explaining some reactions to Brian Thompson's death.
ANECDOTE

LASIK Eye Surgery

  • Laser eye surgery used to cost tens of thousands of dollars when covered by insurance.
  • When insurance stopped covering it, prices dropped to an average of $4,100 due to competition.
ANECDOTE

Assassination of Brian Thompson

  • Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was assassinated in New York City.
  • The alleged killer, seemingly aware of Thompson's routine, shot him and fled on an electric bike.
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