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Oliver Mocks Ellison's 'Business Daddy' Healthcare Dig
22 Sep
Summary
- Oliver highlighted a patient's $95,000 out-of-pocket cost for denied cancer treatment.
- He connected wealth access to healthcare, referencing HBO's owner.
- Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' is set to end in May 2026.
On the recent episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver directed a jest towards David Ellison, referring to him as his "soon-to-be business daddy." This remark emerged as Oliver discussed the complexities of healthcare access and insurance claim denials.
He provided a stark example of a patient who incurred a $95,000 personal expense for cancer treatment due to a denied insurance claim. Oliver critically noted that relying on wealthy familial connections for essential healthcare access is not a sustainable or equitable system.
This commentary also alluded to Ellison's leadership roles, including his involvement with HBO, and drew a parallel to the recent acquisition talks involving Paramount. The discussion then shifted to Stephen Colbert, whose popular show, 'The Late Show,' is scheduled to conclude in May 2026, marking the end of an era for late-night television.
