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business1 year ago

UnitedHealth Group Faces Turmoil Amid CEO's Death and Controversial Remarks

UnitedHealth Group is facing renewed criticism after CEO Andrew Witty defended the company's claim denial practices in a leaked video, following the murder of Brian Thompson, a leader in the company's private health insurance subsidiary. Witty's comments, which emphasized the need to prevent unnecessary care, have sparked backlash amid ongoing grievances against the private health insurance industry. The controversy is further fueled by an email from Witty, which has been criticized online as many share experiences of denied or delayed care.

via Bring Me The News|
#backlash#business#claim-denial
business1 year ago

UnitedHealth CEO Faces Backlash Over Leaked Video on Denial Practices

A leaked video of UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty defending the company's claim denial practices has sparked online backlash. The video, recorded after the fatal shooting of UnitedHealth's insurance subsidiary CEO Brian Thompson, shows Witty justifying the denial practices as necessary for ensuring safe and appropriate care. Critics have highlighted UnitedHealthcare's high claim-denial rates, particularly for Medicare Advantage plans, and the use of AI tools in these decisions. The incident has intensified scrutiny and criticism of the company's practices.

via Quartzy|
#andrew-witty#backlash#business
health1 year ago

The Rapid Rise of Health Insurance Claim Denials in America

The article highlights the controversial practices of health insurers in the U.S., focusing on the use of artificial intelligence to deny claims rapidly, often without thorough review. It discusses cases like Megan Rothbauer's, who faced a massive bill due to being taken to an out-of-network hospital while in a coma. Insurers like Cigna and UnitedHealthcare are criticized for using algorithms to deny claims, leading to lawsuits and public outcry over their practices. The use of AI in claim processing is seen as a cost-cutting measure that often leaves patients with unexpected bills.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#ai#cigna#claim-denial