Boston Globe editorial board member Karine Hajjar wrote about New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who appeared to justify the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in “Berney & Co.” Democratic Party) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts).
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Whitty heads to the company's annual investor day in New York City last week as his colleague, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, heads to New York City for the company's annual investor day. After being killed in a targeted attack en route, he wrote an editorial calling for medical reform.
Whitty's guest essay was published on Friday new york timesAnd while he and his colleagues are grateful for the “outpouring of support for Brian,” who led UnitedHealth Group's insurance division, he added, “We are deeply saddened by this unconscionable act and our “I have a hard time understanding the harsh words directed at my colleagues,” he wrote. They are under a barrage of threats. ”
“Whether it's an employee answering a customer call or a nurse visiting a patient in their home, employees should never have to worry about their safety or the safety of their loved ones,” Whitty wrote, adding that the company He added that he wants to contribute to improving the medical system.
“We know the health care system is not working as well as expected, and we understand people's frustrations with it. No one would design a system like the one we have. . And no one built it. It's a patchwork built over decades,” Witty explained. “As always, we will work with everyone – providers, employers, patients, pharmaceutical companies and governments – to find ways to deliver high-quality care and reduce costs. ”
Luigi Mangione was not a member of United Healthcare, but may have targeted the company because of its size and influence: NYPD
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Whitty said the company wants to honor slain executive Brian Thompson and continue to push for improvements in health care. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)
“The reasoning behind coverage decisions is not well understood,” Whitty said, placing some of the blame on his medical and insurance companies. He said those who pay for health care, including employers and governments, “need to get better at explaining what is covered and how decisions are made.”
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“Behind each decision is a comprehensive and continually updated body of clinical evidence focused on achieving the best health outcomes and ensuring patient safety,” Whitty wrote. . “Our health care system is not perfect, but it is filled with people who want to do what is best for people at every corner of our health care system.”
'Wanted' posters posted for medical personnel in New York City
UnitedHealthcare is the insurance business of UnitedHealth Group. (Steven Maturen/Getty Images/Getty Images)
UnitedHealth Group's CEO said Thompson has encouraged the company to advocate for ways to improve the health care system, including “building a dedicated team to help the sickest people access the health care system.” He pointed out that He also said Thompson “supported plans that allow consumers to see costs and coverage options up front so they can decide what's best for them and their families.”
“The ideas he proposed were aimed at making health care more affordable, more transparent, more intuitive, more compassionate, and more humane,” Whitty wrote. . “This is Brian’s legacy, and we will continue it as we continue to work to make our health care system work better for everyone.”
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City on December 4th. (FOX 5 New York/WNYW | UnitedHealth / Fox News)
The witty editorial was published after Mr. Thompson. killed by gunfire On my way to the company's Investor Day in Manhattan on December 4th.
The suspect in the murder case is Luigi Mangionewas arrested in Pennsylvania after an investigation and expressed hostility toward the medical industry in documents discovered at the time of his arrest.
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The NYPD and United Healthcare confirmed Thursday that Mangione is not a customer of the insurance company. The NYPD said he may have targeted the company because of its size and influence within the industry.
The company's stock is down 4% this week after falling nearly 10% the week of the shooting.
