UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson Shot in NYC

UnitedHealthcare's CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in New York City on December 4, a crime described as targeted and premeditated by police. In the aftermath of his death, significant scrutiny has fallen on the company's controversial business practices, particularly a lawsuit claiming the use of a faulty AI tool to deny coverage to elderly patients. Filed in November 2023, the lawsuit alleges that the AI employed by UnitedHealthcare has a 90% error rate, leading to wrongful denials of medically necessary care, which the company is accused of exploiting due to patients' vulnerability. Critics argue that the company benefits financially by denying claims while patients struggle to appeal. While no arrests have been made in connection with Thompson's murder, the incident has sparked widespread debate about the ethics of insurance practices and the use of AI in healthcare. Many have expressed outrage, drawing connections between Thompson's killing and the backlash against UnitedHealthcare's policies.