Big Take Inside UnitedHealthcare in the Days After CEO Shooting
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Dec 10, 2024 
Riley Griffin, a Bloomberg reporter specializing in health care, joins to discuss the shocking assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. She delves into the intense public backlash against the insurance industry sparked by the event. Griffin examines the complexities of online sentiments and how they reflect broader frustrations with American healthcare. The conversation also highlights UnitedHealthcare's urgent reassessment of corporate security, and the implications for the healthcare sector's response to crises.
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Public Sentiment
- Public sentiment toward the healthcare industry is complex, with some expressing solidarity with the shooter.
- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro acknowledged public frustration but condemned the violence.
Online Hate Machine
- The shooting has fueled a hate machine online, with some posts supporting the shooter and others expressing outrage over healthcare issues.
- This highlights the complex and vast spectrum of responses to the tragedy.
Disconnect with Insurers
- Public discontent with health insurers stems from their role as middlemen and their perceived tendency to deny care.
- Unlike pharmaceutical companies that produce life-saving treatments, insurers are seen as obstructing access.