AXIOS December 5, 2024
Wednesday’s shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson unleashed a wave of social media-fueled rage against health insurers, with posters lashing out over coverage denials and other business practices.
Why it matters: Experts say the lack of sympathy may reflect an inherent truth about Americans and their health plans: People tend to like their own insurer but distrust the industry — and indeed, the health system at large.
- UnitedHealthcare is the country’s largest private health insurer by market share and, like other big carriers, has been targeted with lawsuits and criticism from regulators and lawmakers over allegedly denying claims to maximize profits.
- Thompson’s wife told NBC News he had been receiving threats, possibly related to health care coverage, but...
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