Ex-Aetna CEO Advocates Ending Employer-Sponsored Insurance for Healthcare Reform

Mark Bertolini, former Aetna CEO and current CEO of Oscar Health, advocates for eliminating employer-sponsored health insurance to address inefficiencies in the U.S. healthcare system. He suggests that individuals should select their own plans from a marketplace, as employer-sponsored plans often fail to meet personal needs and have become less effective in controlling costs. This proposal comes amid heightened frustration with the healthcare system, exacerbated by the recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Bertolini's Oscar Health aims to expand its marketplace presence for individuals not covered by employer insurance.