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Summary

The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked widespread public frustration with the health insurance industry.

Many Americans, like Tim Anderson—who faced repeated denials of coverage for his late wife’s ALS treatment—see the incident as a reflection of systemic issues like claim denials, bureaucracy, and rising costs.

The shooter’s ammunition, marked with phrases like “delay” and “deny,” amplified these grievances.

Social media conversations and criticism of corporate profit motives have surged, with some viewing the tragedy as an opportunity to demand reform in a system many feel exploits patients.