UnitedHealth Group CEO encourages staff to make health care work better for everyone after fatal shooting

Following the recent events surrounding the unfortunate passing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the CEO of Minnetonka, Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group provided some uplifting remarks to the company on Wednesday. Thompson was laid to rest after being killed in a targeted shooting in New York City last week.

Thompson, 50, was shot from behind on the sidewalk outside a New York City Hilton hotel Dec. 4 before a shareholder conference. 

After a nationwide manhunt lasting five days, Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the suspect in Thompson’s murder, was apprehended on Monday at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

UnitedHealth Group’s CEO, Andrew Witty, took to the internet to share a message with his colleagues at UnitedHealth Group, aiming to provide support and positivity during this challenging period.

“I am super proud to be a part of an organization that does so much good for so many and to have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most compassionate, most dedicated and truly brilliant people in health care. I hope you feel that, too,” he wrote. “The same people who were counting on us last week are counting on us today — none of that’s changed. Our patients, our customers, partners and clients need us to be at our very best. And then again tomorrow. The day after next. Next week. Next month. Next year.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the alleged killer

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in midtown Manhattan last week. (Businesswire | NYPD Crimestoppers)

“Never forget: What you do matters. It really, really matters. There is no higher calling than helping people. Nothing more vital to the human condition than health care,” Witty said. “And while these days have been dark, our patients, members, customers are sending us light — thousands of phone calls, texts, comments and emails offering condolences, gratitude and encouragement are pouring in. And I thought you might find comfort and strength in their words below.

“Please look after yourselves, your teams and your loved ones. Be assured we will continue to take every possible precaution to ensure that you feel safe and supported, because you should expect that we’ll be there for you, too,” he concluded, signing just his first name, Andrew.

Fox News Digital’s Mollie Markowitz, Andrea Margolis, and Sophia Compton contributed to this report.

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