On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell discuss the shocking murder of insurance executive Brian Thompson in New York City. While the crime itself has no justification, it has brought national attention to mounting frustrations over health insurance companies and their increasing barriers to claim approvals. Andy Miller, editor and CEO of Georgia Health News, joins us to explore these concerns and what they mean for consumers.
Plus, it’s Friday, so we’re diving into the listener mailbag to answer your questions and sharing our picks for who’s up and who’s down in Georgia politics this week.
Links to today’s topics:
Brian Thompson’s killing sparks outrage over state of US healthcare
Manhunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO Killer Meets Unexpected Obstacle: Sympathy for the Gunman
ValuePenguin: Worst insurance companies for paying claims
KFF News: Cost of Health Insurance
Gerogia Health News
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder and growing anger over insurance claims | Politically Georgia podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
