UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty has spoken out against what he calls “frankly offensive” media coverage of the murder of his company’s head insurance executive, Brian Thompson. The assassination, which was caught on camera, sparked widespread media attention and a polarizing social media response.
In a video message to employees that was leaked to journalist Ken Klippenstein, Witty expressed concern over the tone of the coverage, describing it as “aggressive, inappropriate, and disrespectful.” He urged his staff to block out negative media commentary, saying it does not reflect reality.
Witty emphasized the importance of insurance giants like UnitedHealth Group in maintaining a stable healthcare system. He noted that only a few individuals have had a more significant positive impact on US healthcare than Thompson. The company is taking steps to mitigate “unnecessary care” and guard against pressures for such practices.
The CEO’s comments reflect the intense reaction to Thompson’s murder, which has been met with both condemnation and celebration on social media.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/frankly-offensive-unitedhealth-ceo-responds-012832306.html