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Sep 15, 2023

The danger of VC-backed insurance

When start-up insurance companies fail, they leave customers with no way to access medical care. Plus, a look at the UAW’s demands.

The danger of VC-backed insurance — Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images

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Segments From This Episode

The UAW wants higher pay
by Nova Safo
They began a targeted strike at certain factories last night in an effort to extend the life of their strike fund.
These startup health insurers tried to disrupt the market. Now, their customers are scrambling
by Andrew Kenney
Andrew Kenney/CPR
Bright HealthCare and Friday Health Plans were part of a new class of health insurance startups, but both have imploded in recent months.
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David Brancaccio Host
Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
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Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
Nick Esposito Media Producer
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Olie D'Albertanson Producer, BBC