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- Most Americans blame insurance profits and denials alongside the killer in UHC CEO death, poll finds (newsbreak.com)
UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing Raises Questions
A recent poll reveals that a majority of Americans believe both health insurance industry practices and the person who killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO share responsibility for the tragedy.
About 80% of adults place responsibility on the killer, but around 70% also believe that insurance company claim denials and profits contributed.
Younger Americans are more likely to view the incident as a result of multiple factors, assigning equal blame to the killer, insurance companies, and wealth inequality.
Health Insurance Concerns
The poll highlights widespread frustrations with health insurance companies, with about 30% of Americans reporting coverage problems in the past year. These issues include finding in-network providers, claim denials, and prior authorization delays.
Young People’s Views
Americans under 30 are more likely to blame media coverage and income inequality for the CEO’s death. They also have higher rates of uninsured individuals.
Poll Details
The poll, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, surveyed 1,001 adults and has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.2 percentage points.