The shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has brought long-simmering anger and frustration with the American health insurance industry to the forefront. In this episode, we unpack the systemic issues that have left so many Americans buried in debt, disillusioned, and fed up with the healthcare system.

Joining me is Linda Blumberg, a research professor at Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reforms and an Institute Fellow at the Urban Institute. Together, we explore the roots of widespread claims denial, the rise of sprawling hospital conglomerates, and the potential fallout if the Affordable Care Act were repealed.