Brian Thompson served as UnitedHealthcare CEO for more than three years having been named to the top job in April 2021, according to his official bio.
Thompson was set to speak at UnitedHealthcare's annual investor meeting at a midtown Manhattan hotel, before he was shot outside in what police are investigating as a possible targeted attack, who was shot and killed Wednesday morning in New York City, was set to address his company's annual investor meeting later that day.
Thompson, 50, was attacked by a gunman outside the Hilton New York Midtown hotel, where the company was holding itsSign up for NBC San Diego's News Headlines newsletter. “I’m afraid that we – some of you may know we’re dealing with very serious medical situation with one of our team members,” UnitedHealth Group staff said during the investor day, according to a transcript . “And as a result, I’m afraid we’re going to have to bring to a close the event today, which I’m sure you’ll understand.
Thompson had been with UnitedHealthcare since 2004. He held numerous roles with the company including CEO of UnitedHealthcare government programs and CEO of UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement. UnitedHealthcare is the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans in the country and also manages health insurance coverage for employers and state-and federally funded Medicaid programs.
UnitedHealth Group is"the biggest health care conglomerate in the United States based on revenue and its roughly $563 billion market cap," CNBC reports.,"This is horrifying news and a terrible loss for the business and health care community in Minnesota. Minnesota is sending our prayers to Brian’s family and the UnitedHealthcare team."
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