Oscar Health CEO Calls for Overhaul of U.S. Healthcare System Post-UnitedHealthcare Incident

In the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder, former Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini suggests eliminating employer-sponsored insurance to address the U.S. healthcare system's inefficiencies. Bertolini, now CEO of Oscar Health, advocates for a model where employers contribute to individual plans tailored to employees' needs, rather than group plans. This approach aligns with Oscar's business model and aims to provide more personalized and cost-effective healthcare options. The current system, rooted in post-WWII economic policies, is seen as outdated and unsustainable, with healthcare costs now consuming nearly 20% of GDP.