UnitedHealth mounts full defense of its business in wake of Thompson's killing

In UnitedHealth Group’s first public appearance since the killing of a top executive, leaders acknowledged the public’s discontent with the health care system, but quickly piled blame on drug companies and hospitals.

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson led to a wave of vitriol and frustration toward health insurance companies, of which UnitedHealthcare is the largest. The company’s stock has lost nearly 14% of its value since the killing. 

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