"UnitedHealthcare named a new CEO on Thursday, a corporation insider who advocated for the use of algorithmic software in health insurance coverage decisions, a practice that relies on computers and so-called “artificial intelligence” to rapidly spit out denials. The appointment comes a month after the murder of previous CEO Brian Thompson by alleged gunman Luigi Mangione.

New CEO Tim Noel stressed in a message to staff that there would be continuity with the previous CEO. “I am also humbled because this path was set by our friend, BT [Brian Thompson], who wanted to be a part of the solutions we are creating,” Noel wrote. “I know we will stand on the foundation he set and move forward — together.”

Internal UnitedHealthcare talking points we also obtained focus on the same issues for which the health insurer has faced criticism: claim denials, prior authorization requirements, and the use of artificial intelligence."

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