Slate Money The Week of Minor Apocalypses
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Dec 7, 2024 This week, discussions spark around the shocking assassination of a healthcare executive, highlighting public discontent with the U.S. healthcare system. Chaos unfolds in South Korea and France, raising questions about democratic resilience. The hosts dive into the safety hazards of overly bright headlights, balancing visibility and risks for drivers. Amid all this, they amusingly connect driving tales to the iconic McRib and trends in Boston beer preferences, blending serious topics with light-hearted banter.
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Healthcare CEO Murder
- A healthcare executive was murdered in Manhattan, sparking a controversial reaction.
- Many expressed anger towards the US healthcare system, not the individual.
Insurers' Role
- Health insurers, despite being unpopular, control runaway healthcare costs.
- Without them, costs could become uncontrollably high.
Anesthesia Cost Caps
- One example of cost control measures is capping anesthesia costs for surgeries.
- This sparked outrage but aimed to standardize procedure costs, not burden patients.