A new poll reveals that while most Americans hold the person who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Andrew Thompson responsible, many also believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share blame for the tragedy. The poll also found that younger Americans are particularly likely to view the murder as a result of broader societal issues.
WASHINGTON — Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO — although not as much as the person who pulled the trigger, according to a new poll., about 8 in 10 U.S. adults said the person who committed the killing has “a great deal” or “a moderate amount” of responsibility for the
Multiple factors were seen as responsible. About half in the poll believe that at least “a moderate amount” of blame is rooted in wealth or income inequality, although they did not think other factors like political divisions in the U.S. held the same level of responsibility., or ALS. Insurance industry critics frequently point to company profits in questioning whether the interests of patients are their top focus.
Young people are also the least likely age group to say “a great deal” of responsibility falls on the person who committed the killing. Only about 4 in 10 say that, compared with about 6 in 10 between 30 and 59. Roughly 8 in 10 adults over 60 say that person deserves “a great deal” of responsibility.
Insurers say prior authorizations help eliminate waste in the system and let people know whether care will be covered before it is delivered.
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