UnitedHealth Group announced a new chief executive Tuesday, a sudden and surprising change following the fatal shooting in December of its UnitedHealthcare subsidiary’s leader.
Andrew Witty stepped down from leading UnitedHealth for unspecified “personal reasons,” the company said. Stephen J. Hemsley, who served as chief executive from 2006 to 2017, will return to the role and remain board chairman. Witty will serve as a senior adviser to Hemsley, the company said in a news release.
UnitedHealth has been the focus of sharp criticism over the health insurance industry’s practices and has seen its stock plummet in the past year. The Justice Department has investigated its business activities.
“Should I try and fix the mistakes of my predecessor? Help people? Nah, I’ll just quit cause I don’t wanna be shot for killing millions of people. Daddy needs a new yacht.”
I worry this won’t prevent any vigilante retribution if Luigi’s jury has a heart or a critical eye and someone finds this guy’s address.
It’s gonna be a bloodbath and few people will feel any guilt.