UnitedHealth CEO's Controversial Remarks Ignite Backlash Amidst Media Storm
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
UnitedHealthcare faces intense backlash after CEO Andrew Witty defended the company's denial of 'unnecessary' care, following the assassination of CEO Brian Thompson. Witty's comments, leaked from an internal video, sparked outrage on social media, with users sharing stories of denied coverage for essential medical services. The controversy highlights ongoing criticism of UnitedHealthcare's practices, including a Senate investigation into rising denial rates for Medicare Advantage plans. The situation underscores widespread frustration with the U.S. healthcare system.