Breaking: UnitedHealthcare CEO reportedly killed in shooting

UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty canceled the company's annual investor conference, slated to happen today

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is reportedly killed in shooting By Tara Bannow and Bob Herman UnitedHealth Group UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York this morning, according to several local reports.   A spokesperson from the New York Police Department confirmed to STAT that there was a shooting and death, but did not identify the victim. UnitedHealth Group executives were in New York City on Wednesday for their annual investor conference, which began at 8 a.m. ET. UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty came on stage after an hour and canceled the rest of the conference amid the reports. READ MORE Sign up for Health Care Inc. Unpacking the business — and secretive inner workings — of the U.S. health care industry. Learn more. Most read 1   Scientists confront a mystery: Why have U.S. bird flu cases been so mild? By Helen Branswell 2   How the Supreme Court's transgender care case could reverberate across health care By Theresa Gaffney 3   Inside UnitedHealth's strategy to pressure physicians: $10,000 bonuses and a doctor leaderboard By Bob Herman, Tara Bannow, Casey Ross, and Lizzy Lawrence 4   UnitedHealth pays its own physician groups considerably more than others, driving up consumer costs and its profits By Bob Herman, Tara Bannow, Casey Ross, and Lizzy Lawrence Don't miss out on another STAT Investigation Unlock the world of health and medicine with a subscription to STAT+ Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2024, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us