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On the morning of Dec. 4, 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was executed in broad daylight on a busy Manhattan street. The horrific act of violence shook the world, and as investigators searched for answers, public discourse turned to our broken medical system—where profit often comes before patients, impacting Americans of every stripe.

Sick Care is a gripping investigative podcast about... more

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Rachel Krause had just endured every expectant mother’s worst nightmare: a stillbirth. But the trauma she was about to experience at the hands of her corporate medical provider had just begun. Requests for her medical records and information about he... more

Attorney Matt Lavin kept hearing the same complaint from doctors and hospitals being squeezed on reimbursements: look into MultiPlan. So he followed the money. In this episode of Sick Care, Lavin walks us through secret meetings and the lawsuit accus... more

Jason Lomeyer spent nearly a decade inside HouseCalls. He says clinicians were nudged to stack diagnoses, helped along by incentives from Vegas retreats to financial perks. His account raises fundamental questions about Medicare Advantage…and the cor... more

If you think waiting on hold for hours to speak to your health insurer is bad, get a load of this.

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Sean Cannon
Peabody-winning audio producer and host, with an extensive background in creating impactful narratives.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
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    Really well researched podcast. I’m learning a lot while listening and I’m so upset on behalf of some of the people who are featured. I’m hoping we get more updates!

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The Collusion Game
Q: How does that end up affecting the treatment centers?
Chronic underpayment leads to business closures for many treatment centers.
The Collusion Game
Q: How are you dealing with their aggressive pricing practices?
We have filed a lawsuit addressing collusion and price-fixing behavior.
The Collusion Game
Q: What evidence do you use or have you used to prove malice in a sense?
Evidence includes claims data and communications among the insurers.

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An investigative series centered on the pervasive failures of the U.S. healthcare system, focusing on how corporate interests often eclipse patient welfare. The program presents captivating narratives, starting with the shocking assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, which serves as the catalyst for deeper inquiries into systemic corruption and malpractice within the industry. Interviews with healthcare professionals, reports from journalists, and firsthand accounts from affected individuals expose the unethical practices that drive profit over patient care. This series not only critiques the current health industry but also raises pressing questions about necessary reform and the fate of healthcare for millions of Americans.... more

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