Public Outcry Envelops Social Media After Health Insurance CEO’s Tragic Death in New York, Highlights Widespread Frustrations with Claim Denials
NEW YORK — An outpouring of public anger followed the startling murder of a leading health insurance executive in midtown Manhattan early Wednesday, revealing deep-seated frustrations with the U.S. health insurance system among those struggling with medical claim denials. Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was tragically shot, sparking widespread discussion among Americans about their grievances with insurers. In an immediate response on social media, a post by UnitedHealth Group lamenting the loss of Thompson …