Reaction to C.E.O. Killing Exposes Frustrations With Health System

In some quarters, the suspect in Brian Thompson’s murder is being defended and even applauded by Americans who share his outrage over the insurance industry.

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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 - 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 - 2h
Warren: 'Visceral' response to insurance CEO's killing should be 'warning to everyone in the health care system'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said in a new interview that the "visceral" response to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson should serve as a warning "to everyone in the health care ...
The Hill - 7h
CEO killing latest: Luigi Mangione's writings revealed

Luigi Mangione yelled to the press about "an insult to the intelligence of the American people" as he was physically dragged into a Pennsylvania courthouse.
ABC News - 1d
Suspect in C.E.O. Killing Fights Extradition

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The New York Times - 1d
Kiffin: Portal before bowl is flaw of 'dumb system'

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin said college football's crammed calendar is "a dumb system," especially with the transfer portal opening before the end of the season.
ESPN - 1d
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
A Health Insurance C.E.O. Was Gunned Down in Manhattan

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The New York Times - 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