In aleaked memo, UnitedHealth GroupCEO Andrew Wittypraised Thompsons legacy and promised employees heightened safety measures.
However, the message drew criticism for not addressing public anger over corporate healthcare practices.
He further revealed: Staff are frustrated with how tone-deaf the response has been.
He wrote: Brian was one of the good guys.
He was certainly one of the smartest guys.
I think he was one of the best guys.
Im going to miss him.
And I am incredibly proud to call him my friend.
UPDATE:He Was Framed!
All this occurredwith many expressing frustration at perceived systemic issues within the US healthcare system.
They really do care.
Witty adds: He was certainly one of the smartest guys.
Be assured we will continue to take every possible precaution to ensure that you feel safe and supported.
A person wrote: Wasnt he under investigation for insider trading among other things?
Only the best people…
Someone else penned: Tell Andrew and every other CEO: The Call is coming from inside the house.
No plan of action to improve customer satisfaction, not even to salvage reputation.
No mention of any concrete employee support service such as a mental health hotline.
This sounds on brand.
A separate individual chimed in: He was objectively not one of the good guys.
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