Miles Baker and Dr. Rob Davidson break down lawsuits against insurers using algorithms to deny care, chaos at the CDC’s vaccine advisory meeting, and the political fight over $10M in unused contraception. Later, Miles interviews attorney Ryan Clarkson to discuss the use of AI by insurance companies to determine coverage of medical care and how this impacts the health care community. Finally, Dr. Rob interviews Wendell Potter, whistleblower and former health insurance executive, on how profit-driven insurers use algorithms, and now AI, to block lifesaving treatment.
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Background reading:
The Washington Post: Fired CDC leader Susan Monarez told senators about pressure from RFK Jr.
The New York Times: $10 Million in Contraceptives Have Been Destroyed on Orders From Trump Officials
Clarkson Law Firm - UnitedHealthcare Press Release
Clarkson Law Firm - Cigna Healthcare Press Release
Clarkson Law Firm - Humana Healthcare Press Release
Counterforce Health’s website is HERE
Center for Health and Democracy’s “The Sunlight Report on UnitedHealth Group” is HERE
Read more about “The Sunlight Report on UnitedHealth Group” at HEALTH CARE un-covered
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