2024 Shkreli Awards Expose Widespread Healthcare Profiteering
The Lown Institute's 2024 Shkreli Awards spotlight ten cases of healthcare profiteering, ranging from a medical center's unauthorized sale of body parts to insurance companies' denial of medically necessary care, costing patients tens of thousands of dollars.
2024 Shkreli Awards Expose Widespread Healthcare Profiteering
The Lown Institute's 2024 Shkreli Awards spotlight ten cases of healthcare profiteering, ranging from a medical center's unauthorized sale of body parts to insurance companies' denial of medically necessary care, costing patients tens of thousands of dollars.
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28% Bias Score
Poll: Public Links Healthcare Industry Practices to CEO Murder
A new NORC poll reveals that over two-thirds of respondents believe denials of health coverage and high profits in the health insurance industry contributed to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, highlighting a public perception linking corporate practices to violence.
Poll: Public Links Healthcare Industry Practices to CEO Murder
A new NORC poll reveals that over two-thirds of respondents believe denials of health coverage and high profits in the health insurance industry contributed to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, highlighting a public perception linking corporate practices to violence.
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44% Bias Score
UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Highlights US Healthcare System Anger
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in New York City on December 4th; five days later, Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old, was arrested and charged with murder, allegedly motivated by anger towards the US healthcare system.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Highlights US Healthcare System Anger
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in New York City on December 4th; five days later, Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old, was arrested and charged with murder, allegedly motivated by anger towards the US healthcare system.
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48% Bias Score
Crowdfunding Campaign Supports Man Accused of Killing Healthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4th in Manhattan, has sparked a public crowdfunding campaign exceeding $31,000 for his legal defense, fueled by widespread dissatisfaction with the US healthcare system.
Crowdfunding Campaign Supports Man Accused of Killing Healthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4th in Manhattan, has sparked a public crowdfunding campaign exceeding $31,000 for his legal defense, fueled by widespread dissatisfaction with the US healthcare system.
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64% Bias Score
CEO Murder Exposes US Healthcare System's Deep-Seated Anger
The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the largest US insurer, was fatally shot in New York City; messages found at the scene suggest the killing was linked to the company's denial of medical claims, highlighting public anger towards the US healthcare system.
CEO Murder Exposes US Healthcare System's Deep-Seated Anger
The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the largest US insurer, was fatally shot in New York City; messages found at the scene suggest the killing was linked to the company's denial of medical claims, highlighting public anger towards the US healthcare system.
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48% Bias Score
CEO Murder Highlights US Healthcare Cost Crisis
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson exposes deep public anger over unaffordable healthcare in the US, where healthcare costs are the leading cause of bankruptcy and 25% of adults postpone care due to cost, prompting calls for systemic change.
CEO Murder Highlights US Healthcare Cost Crisis
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson exposes deep public anger over unaffordable healthcare in the US, where healthcare costs are the leading cause of bankruptcy and 25% of adults postpone care due to cost, prompting calls for systemic change.
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44% Bias Score
US Faces Critical Primary Care Physician Shortage
The US faces a critical shortage of primary care physicians, projected to reach 20,200-40,400 by 2036, impacting healthcare access; factors include higher pay in subspecialties, lack of support for primary care practices, and medical school structures that favor specialties.
US Faces Critical Primary Care Physician Shortage
The US faces a critical shortage of primary care physicians, projected to reach 20,200-40,400 by 2036, impacting healthcare access; factors include higher pay in subspecialties, lack of support for primary care practices, and medical school structures that favor specialties.
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44% Bias Score
Terrorism Charge Filed in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, 26, was charged with terrorism-related murder for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last week, reflecting public anger towards high US healthcare costs, although Mangione was not a UnitedHealthcare client.
Terrorism Charge Filed in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, 26, was charged with terrorism-related murder for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last week, reflecting public anger towards high US healthcare costs, although Mangione was not a UnitedHealthcare client.
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40% Bias Score
CEO Murder Spurs Debate on U.S. Healthcare Costs
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has ignited a national discussion on the high cost of healthcare in the U.S., fueled by suspect Luigi Mangione's criticism of the industry's profits and the struggles many Americans face in accessing and paying for necessary care.
CEO Murder Spurs Debate on U.S. Healthcare Costs
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has ignited a national discussion on the high cost of healthcare in the U.S., fueled by suspect Luigi Mangione's criticism of the industry's profits and the struggles many Americans face in accessing and paying for necessary care.
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32% Bias Score
Suspect Charged with Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO; Manifesto Highlights Healthcare Frustrations
A 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, Luigi M., was arrested and charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan; a handwritten manifesto expressing anger towards the healthcare industry was found on him, and he is currently fighting extradition to New York.
Suspect Charged with Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO; Manifesto Highlights Healthcare Frustrations
A 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, Luigi M., was arrested and charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan; a handwritten manifesto expressing anger towards the healthcare industry was found on him, and he is currently fighting extradition to New York.
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40% Bias Score
CEO Shooting Ignites Public Fury Over Health Insurance Practices
The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked public outrage over health insurance companies' practices of denying claims and providing inadequate care, amplified by messages found at the scene echoing patients' frustrations with the system.
CEO Shooting Ignites Public Fury Over Health Insurance Practices
The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked public outrage over health insurance companies' practices of denying claims and providing inadequate care, amplified by messages found at the scene echoing patients' frustrations with the system.
Progress
52% Bias Score