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[–] ynazuma@lemmy.world 24 points 1 week ago (1 children)

From the article:

Witty added that Thompson was "never content with the status quo" and praised the CEO for advocating for ideas that "were aimed at making health care more affordable, more transparent, more intuitive, more compassionate — and more human."

This is a complete lie

UHC. Leader in denials under Thompson

https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyfeldman/2024/12/05/unitedhealthcare-denies-more-claims-than-other-insurers---angering-patients-and-health-systems/

Thompson accused of insider trading

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/unitedhealthcare-brian-thompson-insider-trading-lawsuit_n_6751a2abe4b01129dffa8789

Record profits for UHC under Thompson. 20-25% of claims denied

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2024/01/12/unitedhealth-group-profits-hit-23-billion-in-2023/

I mean I’m not surprised they’re trying to whitewash his history, but I am a bit shocked at how hilariously blatant it is. And I am simultaneously greatly entertained by how the public is for the most part - and across the political spectrum, to boot - having absolutely fucking none of it.