
December 4, 2024
Tragedy In New York A tragedy in New York today as UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the leader of UnitedHealth Group’s insurance subsidiary, was shot and killed just before an investor meeting in Manhattan. All indications point to the fact that the shooting was premediated and targeted and not a random act. Our thoughts and prayers are with Thompson’s family and the UnitedHealth community. Additional articles: https://www.modernhealthcare.com/people/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-shot-new-york-city and https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-fatally-shot-nyc/734557/ (Some articles may require a subscription.) #unitedhealthcare https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/reports-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-fatally-shot-manhattan Progress On Stop Gap Measure To Fund Government Republican lawmakers have proposed a lame-duck healthcare deal to Democrats that includes extending key Medicare telehealth measures and the Acute Hospital Care at Home program for three years as well as a one-year Medicare physician pay patch. This would be paid for with a full repeal of the Biden administration’s nursing home staffing rule and pharmacy benefit manager reforms. (Article may require a subscription.) #crs #governmentshutdown