HN and VCs ought to be extremely interested in single-payer for this reason. Healthcare (for themselves and their families) is a big reason why, in practice, people stick around at stable employers.
Also, private stock valuation can't simply pay health insurance bills.
I certainly couldn't ever seriously consider early stage startups, as my spouse is unfortunately heavily dependent on my healthcare. It'd be cool if that was no longer a blocker.
Also, private stock valuation can't simply pay health insurance bills.