What is UnitedHealthcare? What to know about the company after CEO is shot dead in ‘targeted attack’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

What is UnitedHealthcare? What to know about the company after CEO is shot dead in ‘targeted attack’

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Thompson’s wife told NBC News that her husband had recently received threats from angry customers, which she thought may have related to a “lack of coverage.” “I don’t know details,” Paulette Thompson told NBC News. UnitedHealthcare’s parent company is one of largest and most influential corporations in U.S. UnitedHealth also owns Optum, one of the major pharmaceutical benefit managers in the U.S. Last month, the Justice Department and four states sued to block UnitedHealth Group’s proposed $3.3bn acquisition of Amedisys, a Louisiana-based home health company, that would allow UnitedHealth to expand further in-home care and hospice. “It’s too big to manage.” UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty testified in Congress in May, after a cyber attack on another of its companies, Change Healthcare, which manages a third of all U.S. patient records, suffered a cyberattack in February that hamstrung large portions of the healthcare system.

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Luigi Mangione retains high-profile former prosecutor as defense lawyer
1 week, 3 days ago

Luigi Mangione retains high-profile former prosecutor as defense lawyer

NPR  

Luigi Mangione retains high-profile former prosecutor as defense lawyer toggle caption Jeff Swensen/Getty Images A prominent attorney who once served as a Manhattan chief assistant district attorney will represent Luigi Mangione as he faces murder charges in New York for the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. At the Manhattan DA's office, Friedman Agnifilo prosecuted violent crime cases, including …

In wake of killing, UnitedHealth CEO admits that 'no one would design a system like' ours
1 week, 3 days ago

In wake of killing, UnitedHealth CEO admits that 'no one would design a system like' ours

Raw Story  

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty wrote in a New York Times op-ed Friday that the for-profit U.S. healthcare system "does not work as well as it should" and that "no one would design a system like the one we have," admissions that came as his industry faced a torrent of public anger following the murder of UnitedHealthcare's chief executive. Witty …

UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in New York tried to improve ‘patchwork’ system, exec says
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1 week, 3 days ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in New York tried to improve ‘patchwork’ system, exec says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The leader of UnitedHealth Group conceded that the patchwork U.S. health system “does not work as well as it should” but said Friday that the insurance executive gunned down on a Manhattan sidewalk cared about customers and was working to make it better. UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was killed last week, was described as kind and …

'Boiling cauldron': Experts say CEO shooting exposes deep national rage over denied claims
1 week, 5 days ago

'Boiling cauldron': Experts say CEO shooting exposes deep national rage over denied claims

Raw Story  

Americans' fury at the health insurance industry has continued to build in the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in New York City last week. The company was sued last year over its claim denials, with plaintiffs arguing that UnitedHealth used an artificial intelligence called "nH Predict" to automatically deny elderly patients claims, even though the AI had an …

Top CEOs in US go into panic mode after killing of UnitedHealthcare top executive
1 week, 5 days ago

Top CEOs in US go into panic mode after killing of UnitedHealthcare top executive

India Today  

In the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing in Midtown Manhattan last week, corporations across the United States are urgently re-assessing security protocols for their senior executives, as the police cautioned them of growing threats against CEOs. AMERICAN COMPANIES REASSESSING SECURITY THREATS The spike in security concerns comes after Thompson’s murder on December 4 outside a Manhattan hotel, where …

Health insurance stocks have tumbled in days since United Healthcare CEO murder
1 week, 5 days ago

Health insurance stocks have tumbled in days since United Healthcare CEO murder

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The fallout from the …

Why shooter Luigi Mangione is finding sympathy in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case
1 week, 6 days ago

Why shooter Luigi Mangione is finding sympathy in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case

India Today  

The killing of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson has brought to the surface the collective frustrations of Americans with health insurance companies in the US. Americans struggling with unaffordable healthcare have found their woes being reflected in Mangione's notes, which discussed the "parasitism" of the health insurance companies in the US. "Outside of the Altoona McDonald's where Luigi Mangione was …

A suspect is charged with murder in the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting: Here is the latest
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2 weeks ago

A suspect is charged with murder in the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting: Here is the latest

NPR  

A suspect is charged with murder in the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting: Here is the latest toggle caption Sydney Roach/WPSU Five days after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in Manhattan, police arrested and filed charges against a 26-year-old man. At the time of his arrest, Mangione had with him a ghost gun thought to be used in the …

Police question man in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in Pennsylvania: Reports
2 weeks ago

Police question man in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in Pennsylvania: Reports

Firstpost  

Investigators followed up on a tip after the man was spotted at a McDonald’s in Altoona by someone who believed he resembled the suspected killer, according to a report An undated New York City Police Department handout image obtained by Reuters on December 5, 2024, shows an individual wanted for questioning in connection with the killing of UnitedHeatlhcare CEO Brian …

No surprise Americans are ‘rooting for’ the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killer
2 weeks, 1 day ago

No surprise Americans are ‘rooting for’ the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killer

Al Jazeera  

There is a class war raging in the US, and the healthcare system is one of its most violent fronts. Other social media users scattered witty counter-condolences across various online platforms, such as “My empathy is out of network” and “I’m sorry, prior authorization is required for thoughts and prayers” – a reference to another common tactic employed by UnitedHealthcare …

Leaked video shows UnitedHealth Group chief complaining about ‘vitriolic’ media coverage of Brian Thompson shooting
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Leaked video shows UnitedHealth Group chief complaining about ‘vitriolic’ media coverage of Brian Thompson shooting

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In it, UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty told …

'My prayers are out of network': How UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder exposes anger against US healthcare system
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'My prayers are out of network': How UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder exposes anger against US healthcare system

Firstpost  

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was gunned down in Manhattan on Wednesday. This became an opportunity for people to vent and take out their anger against someone who just became known to them.” People believe that even the words written on ammunition found at Thompson’s shooting scene — “delay,” “deny” and “depose,” — echoed tactics insurers use to avoid …

UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Patients are already spending a lot of money …

UnitedHealthcare CEO’s shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance
2 weeks, 3 days ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO’s shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance

LA Times  

Members of the New York police work the scene outside the Midtown Manhattan hotel where Brian Thompson, chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot Wednesday. “I am fired up again,” said Tim Anderson, describing how his wife, Mary, had to deal with UnitedHealthcare coverage denials before she died of Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2022. World & Nation UnitedHealthcare Chief Executive …

UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens door for many to vent frustrations over insurance
2 weeks, 3 days ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens door for many to vent frustrations over insurance

New Indian Express  

For years, patients in the U.S. health care system have grown frustrated with a bureaucracy they don’t understand. This week’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed a wave of public feeling — exasperation, anger, resentment, helplessness — from Americans sharing personal stories of interactions with insurance companies, often seen as faceless corporate giants. “All of a sudden, …

UnitedHealthcare CEO: The real reason the company’s stock prices spiked after Brian Thompson’s murder.
2 weeks, 3 days ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO: The real reason the company’s stock prices spiked after Brian Thompson’s murder.

Slate  

When you are the chief executive of the largest health insurer in the United States, your assassination is both a crime story and finance story. It went on: “UnitedHealth shares were rising 0.6%.” Or there was this headline: “Top Midday Stories: UnitedHealthcare CEO Fatally Shot in Manhattan; Salesforce Tops Q3 Revenue Expectations.” Wednesday, the day of the assassination, was a …

Is there a ‘link’ between UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder and book criticising insurance companies?
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Is there a ‘link’ between UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder and book criticising insurance companies?

Firstpost  

Police investigating the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson found shell casings at the New York crime scene engraved with the words ‘deny,’ ‘depose,’ and ‘defend’. These words closely resemble the title of a 2010 book by Jay Feinman that contains anti-insurance sentiments An image of the person sought in connection to the investigation of the shooting death of Brian …

Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO spotlights complex challenge companies face in protecting top brass
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO spotlights complex challenge companies face in protecting top brass

Associated Press  

Live Updates: Follow the latest updates on the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print And today’s political, economic and technological climate is only going to make the job of evaluating threats against executives and taking action to protect them even …

Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO spotlights complex challenge companies face in protecting top brass
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO spotlights complex challenge companies face in protecting top brass

LA Times  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg passes media members and a protester as he arrives for a gathering of tech CEOs on Capitol Hill in 2023. Meta, whose businesses include Facebook and Instagram, reported the highest spending on personal security for top executives last year, filings culled by research firm Equilar show. At Apple, the world’s largest tech company by stock valuation, …

Following killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, stories flood social media of denied insurance claims
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Following killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, stories flood social media of denied insurance claims

CNN  

New York CNN — The early morning killing of a top health insurance executive in midtown Manhattan Wednesday has unleashed a flurry of rage and frustration from social media users over denials of their medical claims, a public display of Americans’ pent-up anger at the nation’s complex health insurance industry. Police are exploring whether the words indicate a motive since …

Column: UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive was shot dead. Why did thousands react with glee?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Column: UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive was shot dead. Why did thousands react with glee?

LA Times  

A security camera image shows the man wanted for questioning in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare Chief Executive Brian Thompson. But ammunition recovered from the scene was inscribed with words often used to describe insurance companies’ anti-patient strategies, including “deny” and “defend,” the Associated Press and others reported. In the 2010 book “Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don’t …

Homes owned by murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO and wife targeted by bomb threats
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Homes owned by murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO and wife targeted by bomb threats

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fake bomb threats were …

The internet jokes being made about the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO are understandable—and revealing.
54 years, 11 months ago

The internet jokes being made about the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO are understandable—and revealing.

Slate  

A good litmus test for how fun you are at a party goes It’s similar to the question that came up in November 2023—which also happened on Spotify Wrapped day; something must be in the water—when war criminal Henry Kissinger died at age 100. This seems to allude to a modus operandi of American health insurance companies: “delay, deny, depose.” …

Wife reveals murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO had received ‘some threats’ before ‘brazen targeted attack’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Wife reveals murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO had received ‘some threats’ before ‘brazen targeted attack’

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A manhunt is underway …

Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Was Accused Of Insider Trading Amid DOJ Probe
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Was Accused Of Insider Trading Amid DOJ Probe

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was facing a lawsuit accusing him and other executives of insider trading related to an ongoing Justice Department investigation before he was fatally shot outside a New York City hotel on Wednesday. Thompson, 50, was one of three UnitedHealth Group executives named in a class action lawsuit filed in May that accused them …

UnitedHealthcare CEO murdered in NY, but SocMed responds with contempt for his industry
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO murdered in NY, but SocMed responds with contempt for his industry

Firstpost  

While most reacted to his death with a sense of shock, netizens seemed to be indifferent and erupted with contempt for the industry and particularly the company Brian Thompson represented Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth's insurance unit, was killed on Wednesday morning outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel. UnitedHealth Group/Reuters UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder in broad daylight in New …

Deny, Defend and Depose: The chilling message UnitedHealthcare CEO’s shooter left at the crime scene
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Deny, Defend and Depose: The chilling message UnitedHealthcare CEO’s shooter left at the crime scene

Firstpost  

Brian Thompson, who leads one of the US’ largest insurance companies, UnitedHealthcare was shot dead outside a New York hotel on Wednesday. Investigations reveal that the gunman, who is still on the loose, left a message at the crime scene through the casings of the bullets Following the shocking murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, investigators have uncovered …

Who was Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead outside NYC hotel? How did the shooting unfold?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Who was Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead outside NYC hotel? How did the shooting unfold?

Firstpost  

UnitedHealthcare’s Brian Thompson was killed on Wednesday morning in midtown New York’s Manhattan. The 50-year-old CEO worked at the Minnesota-based company for two decades and led its insurance division, which employed about 140,000 people, since 2021 Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth's insurance unit, was killed on Wednesday morning outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel. An image of the individual sought …

UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down in Manhattan sold company stocks just before DOJ probe made public
2 weeks, 4 days ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down in Manhattan sold company stocks just before DOJ probe made public

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The healthcare CEO shot …

Wife of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson reveals he received ‘some threats’ prior to fatal shooting
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Wife of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson reveals he received ‘some threats’ prior to fatal shooting

Hindustan Times  

The wife of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Paulette Thompson, revealed after her husband’s death that he had received “some threats” before the “brazen targeted attack” that killed him. UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside the a hotel midtown Manhattan. Manhunt for killer In photos distributed by the NYPD, Brian Thompson’s shooter was seen at a nearby coffee …

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, murdered in ‘planned attack’, got threats before death: Wife
2 weeks, 5 days ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, murdered in ‘planned attack’, got threats before death: Wife

Live Mint  

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting: An ordinary corporate meeting in a midtown Manhattan hotel turned fatal for 50-year-old Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. He was fatally shot on the sidewalk as he approached the hotel around 6:45 a.m. Brian was shot multiple times on his way to the New York Hilton Midtown early Wednesday morning, in what the police said was …

UnitedHealthcare CEO kept a low public profile. Then he was shot to death in New York
2 weeks, 5 days ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO kept a low public profile. Then he was shot to death in New York

Associated Press  

Live Updates: Follow the latest updates on the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. NEW YORK — Brian Thompson led one of the biggest health insurers in the U.S. but was unknown to millions of people his decisions affected. UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson died in a dawn ambush Wednesday as he walked to the company’s annual investor conference in New York. …

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot in ‘targeted attack’ outside New York hotel
2 weeks, 5 days ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot in ‘targeted attack’ outside New York hotel

Live Mint  

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed Wednesday morning in what investigators suspect was a targeted shooting outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding an investor conference. The killing was was a “brazen, targeted attack,” Jessica Tisch, the New York City police commissioner said. Kathy Hochul called it a “horrific and targeted shooting.” Thompson, 50, was set to …

Who are UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's wife and children? Family of tycoon who was shot dead outside Manhattan hotel
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Who are UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's wife and children? Family of tycoon who was shot dead outside Manhattan hotel

Daily Mail  

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside Manhattan's Hilton Hotel on Wednesday. He is survived by his wife Paulette 'Pauley' Thompson, 51, and their two children who live in the family's $1.5 million home in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Pauley is a practicing physical therapist for Park Nicollet Health Services with over 20 years of experience UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian …

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot in ‘brazen, targeted attack’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot in ‘brazen, targeted attack’

CNN  

New York CNN — UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in Midtown Manhattan Wednesday morning in a “brazen, targeted attack” as he walked toward the hotel hosting the company’s annual investor conference, New York police said. Police are exploring whether the words found indicate a motive, pointing to a popular phrase in the insurance industry: “delay, deny, defend.” …

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot dead outside New York City hotel
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot dead outside New York City hotel

India TV News  

Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealth, was tragically shot and killed on Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan, according to a person briefed on the investigation. UnitedHealthcare annual investor meeting UnitedHealthcare, the insurance division of UnitedHealth Group Inc., had planned its annual investor meeting in New York City on Wednesday morning but Chief Executive Andrew Witty took the …

UnitedHealthcare CEO shot and killed in New York City
2 weeks, 6 days ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO shot and killed in New York City

Politico  

“I want to be clear: At this time, every indication is that this was a premeditated, preplanned, targeted attack,” said Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch at a press briefing Wednesday. Thompson was likely headed toward the Hilton to attend UnitedHealthcare’s investor day, which was scheduled to start at 8 a.m., according to police. The shooter then fled on foot before getting …

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot in ‘brazen, targeted attack’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot in ‘brazen, targeted attack’

CNN  

New York CNN — UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in Midtown Manhattan Wednesday morning in a “brazen, targeted attack” as he walked toward the hotel hosting the company’s annual investor conference, New York police said. Police are exploring whether the words found indicate a motive, pointing to a popular phrase in the insurance industry: “delay, deny, defend.” …

Who was Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare fatally shot in Manhattan?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Who was Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare fatally shot in Manhattan?

CNN  

New York CNN — Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, who was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday in what New York police called a “brazen, targeted attack,” was a longtime leader in Corporate America, a model student and star high school athlete – and he had been caught up in a high-profile insider trading lawsuit this year. Prior …

UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead outside Manhattan hotel hours before investors' meet
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead outside Manhattan hotel hours before investors' meet

India Today  

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth's insurance unit, was fatally shot on Wednesday morning outside a midtown Manhattan hotel, several media outlets reported, just before a scheduled company investor conference. Police tape blocked off the area on 54th Street outside the Hilton on Wednesday morning, where blue plastic gloves were strewn about and plastic cups appeared to mark the location …

Who was Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare fatally shot in Manhattan?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Who was Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare fatally shot in Manhattan?

CNN  

New York CNN — Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, who was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday in what New York police called a “brazen, targeted attack,” was a longtime leader in Corporate America, a model student and star high school athlete – and he had been caught up in a high-profile insider trading lawsuit this year. Prior …

UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in New York City hotel
2 weeks, 6 days ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in New York City hotel

New Indian Express  

NEW YORK: Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan where he was scheduled to speak at an investor meeting Wednesday morning, according to a person briefed on the investigation. Police did not release the victim's name, but said a 50-year-old was shot around 6:45 a.m. outside a Hilton before the shooter fled. …

Who is Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down in New York?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Who is Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down in New York?

NPR  

Who is Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down in New York? toggle caption Stefan Jeremiah/AP UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down outside a Manhattan hotel on Wednesday morning, sparking a search for his killer and an outpouring of condolences. "Brian's experience, relationships and values make him especially well-suited to help UnitedHealthcare improve how health care works for consumers, …

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot in ‘targeted’ NY attack: Police
2 weeks, 6 days ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot in ‘targeted’ NY attack: Police

Al Jazeera  

Police say killing of Brian Thompson, CEO of major insurance firm UnitedHealthcare, ‘does not appear to be random act’. Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, one of the largest health insurance companies in the United States, has been shot and killed in New York City in what officials describe as a “targeted” attack. “We are deeply saddened and shocked at …

UnitedHealthcare Chief Executive Brian Thompson fatally shot in Manhattan
2 weeks, 6 days ago

UnitedHealthcare Chief Executive Brian Thompson fatally shot in Manhattan

LA Times  

Brian Thompson, a longtime UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive, was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan early Wednesday morning in what authorities described as a targeted attack. At a news conference, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said that the shooting appeared to be “a brazen targeted attack” and that the shooter was believed to have been “lying in wait for several minutes.” As …

UnitedHealth shares tumble after health care giant reports soaring medical costs in 4Q
11 months, 1 week ago

UnitedHealth shares tumble after health care giant reports soaring medical costs in 4Q

Associated Press  

UnitedHealth Group turned in a better-than-expected fourth quarter but surprised Wall Street with medical costs that soared 16%. UnitedHealth also saw claims grow toward the end of the year in part from COVID-19 and because people sought vaccines and had other care addressed when they went to the doctor, company leaders told analysts. Overall, UnitedHealth’s profit climbed nearly 15% to …

Growing enrollment, Optum Health propel UnitedHealth in 2Q
2 years, 5 months ago

Growing enrollment, Optum Health propel UnitedHealth in 2Q

Associated Press  

UnitedHealth Group hiked its 2022 forecast Friday after riding both growing health insurance enrollment and its newer care-providing businesses to a better-than-expected second quarter. Revenue from that segment grew 18% to about $45.1 billion in the quarter, helped by Optum Health, which runs a growing network of doctor offices and surgery centers and provides care delivered at patient homes. Optum …

Justice Department sues UnitedHealth over nearly $8B deal
2 years, 9 months ago

Justice Department sues UnitedHealth over nearly $8B deal

Associated Press  

Federal regulators are suing to block UnitedHealth Group’s purchase of technology company Change Healthcare, a deal they fear will put too much health care claims information in the hands of one company. The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday that the proposed deal would hurt competition and give UnitedHealth Group — which runs the nation’s largest insurer — access to …

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