UnitedHealthcare recently promoted one of its C-Suiters to CEO — a move that has sparked dark humor online. Just weeks after Brian Thompson was gunned down in the streets of Manhattan, Tim Noel, who previously ran the company’s Medicare and retirement departments, was named UHC’s new CEO. Almost as soon as the news broke, social media exploded with sarcastic remarks about Noel’s history of pushing for executive pay increases and controversial decisions.
“I’m thinking Tim Noel may just be the bravest CEO in all of America,” one Twitter user quipped, while others mocked his ties to Minneapolis—where UHC headquarters are located—as “coincidental.” Still, there’s no denying that Noel has faced criticism over his role at UHC, particularly during a period when the company dramatically increased its Medicare denials for post-acute care.
The backlash against Noel has been intense, with some suggesting he might be a “serial killer” in reference to his handling of Thompson’s case. His promotion comes amid ongoing criticism for UHC’s oversight of Medicare denials and its role in fueling frustration among patients and policymakers alike.
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This promotion comes amid ongoing criticism for UHC’s handling of Medicare denials.
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