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What Now? with Trevor Noah

Mark Cuban’s Billionaire Luck [VIDEO]

Jan 18, 2024
Mark Cuban, the savvy owner of the Dallas Mavericks and former 'Shark Tank' star, shares insights on his recent decision to sell his team and step away from reality TV. He discusses his fiery Twitter exchanges with Elon Musk and advocates for a radical shake-up of the American healthcare system, focusing on low-cost medications and transparent pricing. Mark dives into the complexities of wealth and parenting, balancing corporate ambition with family values, while emphasizing the need for reform in diversity and hiring within sports.
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Quick takeaways

  • Transparency in healthcare pricing can put pressure on incumbents to lower their prices and make medications more affordable for everyone.
  • Being curious, loving to learn, and finding what you enjoy doing are essential for achieving success.

Deep dives

CostPlusDrugs.com: Bringing Transparency to Healthcare Costs

CostPlusDrugs.com is a company that aims to provide low-cost medications to consumers by offering transparent pricing. They show the cost of the drugs, a 15% markup, and any shipping and handling fees. By publishing their price list, they allow customers to compare their prices to their insurance copays and other pharmacies, often finding significant savings. This transparency puts pressure on incumbents in the healthcare industry to lower their prices and offer similar pricing structures. The goal is to make medications more affordable and accessible for everyone.

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