Becker's Healthcare December 31, 2024
The year 2024 proved to be a pivotal and tumultuous period for the health insurance industry, defined by the shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO and the largest cyberattack in the sector’s history. Legal and regulatory battles over Medicare Advantage, significant policy shifts, and mounting public frustration with insurers underscored a year of upheaval.
Murder of Brian Thompson
The December murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shocked the healthcare industry and highlighted public frustration with health insurers. The alleged gunman, Luigi Mangione, carried out what police described as a targeted attack outside UnitedHealth Group’s 2024 investor conference in New York, leaving behind shell casings inscribed with “deny,” “defend,” and “depose.” The incident also spurred heightened security measures for healthcare executives, and prompted...
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