Insurance CEO Killing sparks rage
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•Killing of insurance CEO exposes simmering anger at US health system
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Brian Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare , the insurance unit of health services provider UnitedHealth Group .
Police are still on the hunt for the suspected killer, whose motivation is unknown.
Security expert says that frustration at high costs across a range of industries inevitably results in threats against corporate leaders.
Recent research found 45% of insured working-age adults were charged for something they thought should have been free or covered by insurance.
17% of respondents said their insurer denied coverage for care that was recommended by their doctor.
Two-thirds of Americans said insurance companies deserve "a lot" of blame for high healthcare costs.
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