Summary
UnitedHealthcare has appointed Tim Noel as CEO, following the December 4 killing of former chief Brian Thompson in Manhattan.
Noel, a company veteran, takes charge as public anger grows over U.S. healthcare costs.
Thompson’s death sparked debates on the industry and led to a five-day manhunt.
Suspect Luigi Mangione, arrested in Pennsylvania, faces 11 state charges, including terrorism-related murder, and federal charges that could result in the death penalty.
Of all the times companies hire from outside the company, this would have been an appropriate one. Instead, let’s go with someone who comfortably knows the system and won’t rock the boat. Heck, if an outsider were hired with a “it’s time to make some changes” message, at least PR could have something to spin.
Interesting name.
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