Mark Cuban calls healthcare pricing 'horrific', says hospitals and doctors are forced to raise prices to cover losses

Group 1 - The U.S. healthcare system is characterized as the most expensive and most indebted globally, with significant issues related to pricing and access to care [2][3] - Mark Cuban suggests that the government should provide free medical school to increase the number of medical professionals, aiming to reduce wait times for patients [1] - Cuban highlights that the current system forces doctors and hospitals to act as "subprime lenders," which contributes to high healthcare costs due to unpaid bills [2] Group 2 - The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid report that medical procedures can be extremely costly, with a broken leg potentially costing up to $7,500 and comprehensive cancer care reaching hundreds of thousands [3] - As of 2023, approximately 25 million Americans lack health insurance, emphasizing the need for emergency funds to cover unexpected medical expenses [5] - Ethos Insurance offers term life insurance with coverage up to $2 million, starting at $2 per day, providing a quick and flexible application process for busy individuals [4]