23 - A Poignant Insider’s View of Healthcare’s Importance to Patients and Their Families

In this episode, Marcus and Vic discussed several significant events currently taking place. One notable development is the closure of many Carta startups, indicating a challenging period for the industry. Additionally, Representative Matt Gaetz's push to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position created anticipation for an intense confrontation between McCarthy and his conservative opponents. Moreover, the Kaiser Union Workers Strike emerged as the largest healthcare walkout in U.S. history, with more than 75,000 employees participating in the strike due to wage and staffing disputes.

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Here’s What Happens Now That Gaetz Has Moved to Oust McCarthy (NYT) // https://bit.ly/3Q7uhxk

Republicans Scalise, Jordan & Hern Jump Into Speaker Race After McCarthy Ouster (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/3S62xur

Small Business Bankruptcies Rising at Worst Pace Since Pandemic (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/3Q5h9Yn

543 Carta startups have shut down so far in 2023 (LinkedIn) // https://bit.ly/3F8e5W0

Commure and Athelas Combine (General Catalyst release) // https://bit.ly/3F5JvMN

Kaiser Workers Strike, Mounting Largest U.S. Healthcare Walkout on Record (WSJ) // https://bit.ly/3F77lI7

These Employers Took On Healthcare Costs and the Fight Got Nasty (WSJ) //