Sep 15, 2023

The danger of VC-backed insurance

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

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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.

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These startup health insurers tried to disrupt the market. Now, their customers are scrambling

by Andrew Kenney

Sep 15, 2023

Bright HealthCare and Friday Health Plans were part of a new class of health insurance startups, but both have imploded in recent months.

Lauren Gibbs penciled out math equations to manage the complex transition from her now-defunct Friday Health Plans insurance plan to a new insurer.

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