KevinMD January 15, 2025
Our nation and the health care industry have been in shock following the assassination of the CEO of one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S. The brazen killing of Brian Thompson and the suspected shooter Luigi Mangione has captured America’s attention. The assassination has focused public outrage toward the health care insurance industry and revealed a lack of empathy for the victim and his family. A recent survey showed that 41 percent of those aged 18–29 felt the killing was “acceptable.” It is noteworthy that the stock price for UnitedHealthcare has taken a dive following the assassination.
There are many occasions when an insurance company puts the doctor in the middle of a coverage issue between the patient...
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