Nearly two months after the tragic shooting of former CEO Brian Thompson UnitedHealthcare has announced Tim Noel as its new leader.
Noel is a longtime company veteran stepping into the role during heightened scrutiny and public frustration at the US healthcare system.
The Background Story
Thompson’s assassination on December 4 outside a New York hotel sent shockwaves through the industry.
The chilling incident sparked a nationwide debate over insurance practices and their impact on patients, employers, and providers.
After a five-day manhunt, Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested in Pennsylvania and now faces multiple charges, including murder as an act of terrorism.
Prosecutors claim Mangione stalked Thompson before pulling the trigger.
The new CEO has a lot of work to do as the company has already lost $63 billion in total worth since the tragic murder.
