The Killing of Brian Thompson and the Human Cost of Healthcare with Jia Tolentino | Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin Podcast

Earlier this month, Brian Thompson, CEO of the health insurance company United Healthcare, was murdered in New York City. In the media, there was an outpouring of support for Thompson's family. On social media, there was an outpouring of support for the shooter. Today, guest host Morgan Lavoie talks to award-winning writer Jia Tolentino about how such starkly different reactions took root, what Thompson's death means to America, and whether the health insurance system can change.

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How to Get Your Medical Debt Canceled: link

411 on Hospital Bills and Medical Debt: link