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Outrage at UnitedHealth and Other Insurers Persists After Brian Thompson Killing

Source: The New York Times Published Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:56:44 +0000
Outrage at UnitedHealth and Other Insurers Persists After Brian Thompson Killing

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Key context: Stephen Hemsley, chief executive of UnitedHealth Group, left, was among the executives defending insurers’ practices at congressional hearings in January. To his left were David Joyner, chairman of CVS Health, and Gail Boudreaux, chief executive of Elevance Health. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Stephen Hemsley, chief executive of UnitedHealth Group, left, was among the executives defending insurers’ practices at congressional hearings in January. To his left were David Joyner, chairman of CVS Health, and Gail Boudreaux, chief executive of Elevance Health.

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