Topic: Health Insurance

2 chapters across the catalog

69: Infektion
26:41 - 34:19

69: Infektion

HIV Stigma, Drug Costs and Truvada Pricing

Despite medical advancements, a survey indicates that one-third of HIV-negative millennials still avoid physical contact with HIV-positive individuals. The discussion shifts to the high cost of Truvada, noting that a month's supply can cost $2,000 without insurance. The hosts question why life-saving preventative drugs are not provided for free if the goal is to "flatten the curve."

53: 2020 Vision
1:28:48 - 1:32:55

53: 2020 Vision

Obamacare as a Banking Scheme, Entrepreneurial Barriers

The hosts critique the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), labeling it a scheme to enrich Wall Street and insurance companies rather than a healthcare solution. They discuss the personal financial burden of the individual mandate and how the lack of a true public option hindered small business owners and entrepreneurs.