12.18.24 American Healthcare Needs A Full Rethink / New Employment Challenges | Clark Howard Podcast

The murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson has created a lot of argument and discussion about healthcare and health insurance. Clark addresses the problems and challenges we face with the U.S. healthcare system including lack of choice, hidden pricing, and consumers being squeezed on cost and denied care. Also - Clark discusses new statistics on how long it is taking many workers to find a new job, and how you should prepare.

American Healthcare: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Employment Update: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

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