In this episode of Two Cents, we discuss the "not so shocking" UnitedHealthcare CEO case and what it reveals about pay inequality in the healthcare industry between executives and medical professionals.

James shares his own experience navigating healthcare without insurance, and Hannah breaks down her research into healthcare CEO backgrounds and whether or not their pay represents their skillsets.

What are your thoughts on pay in the healthcare industry? Let us know in the comments!

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Episode breakdown:

0:00 Intro

0:51 UnitedHealthcare CEO case

1:30 Thanks to our sponsor, Public!

2:32 Hannah's hot take

2:50 James' tooth pain

4:49 "I need to go home, and this isn't a joke."

5:50 "This is insane...THAT SAME DAY"

7:15 Thanks to this organization 💝

8:11 Looking at the case from the lens of pay

10:30 The CEO is liable for Luigi's denied claim

13:30 How much do healthcare CEOs make?

15:03 Why do these CEOs make this much?

15:45 *Correction* Bachelors in Finance not Business

16:18 MBA Median Salary: $115,000 (2021, Coursera)

16:43 Cardiac Anesthesiologist Interview: https://youtu.be/my4BFfUP2yk?si=13TsQz3S_-xKWu_a

18:45 Pay inequality in the healthcare system

19:46 Workers with Disabilities Interview: https://www.tiktok.com/@salarytransparentstreet/video/7240862438487330090

21:48 Can we have more ethical capitalism?

23:30 Community is everything

24:00 Send us an email: twocents@salarytransparentstreet.csom

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