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Anger After UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killing Rattles Health Insurance Workers
Employees at UnitedHealthcare and other companies described being anxious after an outpouring of online vitriol.The New York Times - 6h -
Does the bizarre reaction to the killing of a health insurance boss make sense? Only in America | Emma Brockes
Joyful memes, novelty merch, gushing support: it’s undeniably callous, but points to a deeply dysfunctional system. For the almost two decades I lived in the US, my approach to medical bills was ...The Guardian - 15h -
Anger After UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killing Rattles Health Insurance Workers
Employees at UnitedHealthcare and other companies described being fearful after an outpouring of online vitriol.The New York Times - 7h -
Killing of health insurance CEO draws attention to frustration over denied claims
The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has drawn attention to frustration over denied claims, a common problem for adults with insurance.NBC News - 10h -
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s Funeral Held Privately in Minnesota
Brian Thompson was remembered in his Minnesota hometown as a devoted father to his two sons.The New York Times - 1d -
The Memo: Social media sympathy for killing of health insurance CEO sparks pushback
The battle lines over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the ethics of the health care industry, are receiving additional scrutiny from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), the ...The Hill - 1d -
Insurance stocks have fallen since UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
Major insurance stocks have fallen since their closing prices last Tuesday, the day before the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.CNBC - 1d -
Luigi Mangione charged with murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, court record shows
Luigi Mangione is being detained in Pennsylvania after being found with a gun consistent with the one used by kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.CNBC - 1d -
Suspect charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is now charged with murder in New York City.CBS News - 1d -
What We Know About the Shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
A man was captured in Altoona, Pa., and being held for questioning in connection with Mr. Thompson’s killing outside a hotel in Midtown Manhattan.The New York Times - 2d -
Ro Khanna: Brian Thompson killing was ‘horrific’ but people ‘aren’t getting care they need’
Congressperson shares sympathy in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death but says ‘outpouring … has not surprised me’. Progressive congressperson Ro Khanna has sympathy for the murdered UnitedHealthcare ...The Guardian - 2d -
NYPD releases two new photos of suspect in Brian Thompson killing
Search continues for killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO as Mayor Eric Adams says ‘net is tightening’. As the search for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson ’s killer goes on, New York police late ...The Guardian - 3d -
Killing of insurance CEO reveals simmering anger at US health system
Long-standing frustrations were revealed online after a health insurance executive was shot and killed in New York City.BBC News - 4d -
FBI offers $50,000 for information in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s slaying
Minnesota executive was gunned down in Manhattan on Wednesday, and police are still searching for the suspect. The FBI has said it is offering $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and ...The Guardian - 4d -
CEO killing surfaces anger aimed at health insurance industry
While investigators haven't locked down a motive for the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the killing has triggered a wave of anger and criticism on social media. Much of it ...CBS News - 5d -
Brian Thompson killing: Police believe person of interest left New York
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot Wednesday in midtown Manhattan. His company is one of the largest health insurers in the U.S.CNBC - 5d -
UnitedHealthcare is increasing security after Brian Thompson’s killing, executive says
In comments shared with the Guardian, Andrew Witty said ‘permanent’ changes would make campuses less ‘welcoming’. The CEO of UnitedHealth Group, Andrew Witty, told employees he would increase ...The Guardian - 5d -
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting shines a light on corporate security
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson appeared to be unguarded when he was murdered. Some companies are rethinking their security practices.CBS News - 5d -
Killing of Brian Thompson Sets Off Fear Among Executives Already Worried About Safety
After Brian Thompson of UnitedHealthcare was killed in Manhattan, the phones at corporate security firms were “ringing off the hook.”The New York Times - 5d -
UnitedHealthcare CEO death sparks wider outrage over health care system, insurance
The public's deep frustration with the health insurance industry is coming to the surface online after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.CBS News - 5d -
UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder sparks online outrage at health insurance industry
While the motive for the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder remains unknown, online reactions reveal deep frustrations with the health insurance industry, including from doctors.CBS News - 5d -
After UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting, Americans Express Frustration With Health Insurance Industry
The shooting death of a UnitedHealthcare executive in Manhattan has unleashed Americans’ frustrations with an industry that often denies coverage and reimbursement for medical claims.The New York Times - 5d -
UnitedHealthcare head Brian Thompson’s killing shines light on health-insurance denial rates
Words written on shell casings — “deny,” “defend” and “depose” — are leading to discussions about frustrations over the number of claims that get denied.MarketWatch - 5d -
Brian Thompson murder investigation and insurer halts anesthesia policy change: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump overshadows Joe Biden in the lead-up to Inauguration Day.NBC News - 5d -
The Memo: Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO uncorks anger at insurance industry
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street is the latest moment to shine a light on the tensions roiling American life. On social media in particular, some users ...The Hill - 5d -
Police Release Photos of Suspect in Brian Thompson’s Killing as Manhunt Continues
The man sought in the killing of Brian Thompson wore a hood and a smile in surveillance photos. Investigators visited a hostel on the Upper West Side as they mapped his movements.The New York Times - 6d -
Brian Thompson’s killing sparks outrage over state of US healthcare
Americans turn to social media to discuss dire experiences at hands of health insurance companies . In the aftermath of the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson , while Thompson’s ...The Guardian - 6d -
Inside the NYPD's search for shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Police are still searching for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Wednesday outside a New York City hotel. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has the latest on the manhunt.CBS News - 6d -
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot in targeted attack, gunman still at large
Thompson, who led the largest private insurer in the U.S., was set to attend UnitedHealth Group's investor day, which the company canceled.CNBC - 6d -
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing and Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting: Morning Rundown
Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare CEO killed, Kash Patel, Pete Hegseth, Kelly Loeffler, Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, France prime minister, Bitcoin priceNBC News - 6d -
CEO of UnitedHealthcare Brian Thompson Is Shot Outside Midtown Hotel
Brian Thompson, the chief executive at UnitedHealthcare, was shot in the back in Midtown Manhattan by a killer who then walked coolly away.The New York Times - 6d -
Who Was Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare?
Mr. Thompson managed a division that employs about 140,000 people and offers insurance plans to employers and individuals.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Brian Thompson, Chief Executive of UnitedHealthcare, Dies at 50
Mr. Thompson, who was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan, rose to the top of one of the world’s biggest insurance companies.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Despite previous threats, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson didn't travel with security
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, gunned down in front of a busy New York City hotel, didn't travel with any personal security despite known threats against him.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson killed in ‘targeted attack’ — here’s what we know
Authorities say the veteran health-insurance executive was shot Wednesday morning by an unknown assailant outside the company’s investor conference in Midtown Manhattan.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
No motive yet in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's shooting death
More details are emerging about the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but a motive is not yet clear. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman provides more analysis ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Who is Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in Manhattan?
Here's what we know about UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot to death in Manhattan on Wednesday.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killed in shooting outside of New York City hotel
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot Wednesday morning outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel, according to the NYPD. A United Healthcare spokesperson told CBS News the incident occurred ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Brian Thompson, C.E.O. of UnitedHealthcare, Is Killed in Midtown Manhattan
The executive, Brian Thompson, was shot in the chest in what people briefed on the investigations said appeared to be a targeted attack.The New York Times - Dec. 4