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David Goldhill
CEO and cofounder of Sesame, an online marketplace for discounted health services. Author of 'Catastrophic Care: Why Everything We Think We Know About Health Care Is Wrong'.
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Jul 18, 2025
• 1h 50min
Should the U.S. Have a Public Health Insurance Plan?
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David Goldhill, CEO of Sesame and author of 'Catastrophic Care,' debates Jacob Hacker, Yale professor and political scientist. They tackle whether a public health insurance plan could effectively compete with private options. Hacker advocates for enhanced coverage and systemic improvements, critiquing current inefficiencies. Goldhill counters with concerns about market regulation and the need for competition. The discussion delves into healthcare disparities and explores innovative solutions while debating the balance between public and private systems.
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