‘Thoughts And Prayers Are Out Of Network’: The Cold Online Response To An Insurance Executive’s Killing
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Posts celebrating the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO on Wednesday have alarmed many observers.
WASHINGTON — The brazen shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has prompted an outpouring of dark online humor from health insurance industry haters.
Many commenters online have responded to the news of his death with variations of the phrase “thoughts and prayers are out of network,” a reference to the language insurers often use when refusing to reimburse patients for their health care costs.
The motives of Thompson’s killer remain unknown, but police said shell casings discovered at the scene had been inscribed with the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose,” possibly a reference to health insurance industry practices. A manhunt is underway.
In response to photos of the suspect posted by New York police seeking tips, commenters on HuffPost’s Instagram used insurance jargon to explain why they couldn’t help.
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