UnitedHealth profit beats on lower-than-feared medical costs
ReutersJUL 2023
United Healthcare Murder: More Details on Suspect Revealed as Hunt Continues
Above: A wanted poster is set up for an NYPD press conference regarding a homicide that authorities believe was a targeted attack at One Police Plaza on Dec. 4, 2024, in New York City. Image copyright: Alex Kent/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
This tragedy reemphasizes how violent crime is plaguing New York City and disrupts notions of safety, even in bustling areas. As crime rises, the illusion of randomness in violence is shattered, highlighting systemic failures in addressing mental health and public safety.
Narrative B
This senseless tragedy may finally wake up the country to how insurance companies are pushing Americans to the brink. From defrauding Medicare and denying patient coverage, to pressuring doctors to inflate diagnoses, these companies' unchecked power, enabled by lobbying, has destroyed Americans' health in pursuit of profits.
Narrative C
Instead of sparking universal condemnation, this horrific attack has been met with deeply disturbing reactions — ranging from mockery to outright glee — revealing a shocking disregard for human life. This unsettling response highlights society's growing desensitization to violence, as perceived injustices are used to justify brutality and the foundations of constructive dialogue continue to crumble.
Metaculus Prediction
There's a 50% chance that the US will spend at least 16.8% of its gross domestic product (GDP) on health care in 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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