Brian Thompson was an American businessman who served as the chief executive officer (CEO) of UnitedHealth Group’s insurance arm from April 2021 until his death in December 2024.
Thompson said Health care should be easier for people,” “We are cognizant of the challenges. But navigating a future through value-based care unlocks a situation where the family doesn’t have to make the decisions on their own. 1cbsnews
Brian Thompson Biography
Brian Robert Thompson was born on July 10, 1974, and died on December 4, 2024 age was 50 years old as of 2024.
Brian Thompson Education
Brian attended South Hamilton High School in Jewell Junction and graduated in 1993 as class valedictorian. Thompson graduated from the University of Iowa in 1997, studying business administration and accounting. 2usatoday
Brian Thompson Wife
Brian was married to Paulette Reveiz Thompson, who is a physical therapist and fellow University of Iowa graduate and they had two sons together. 3nytimesÂ
Brian Thompson Parents
Thompson’s father was Dennis Thompson, a grain elevator worker, and his mother was Pat (Hunter) Thompson. He has a brother named Mark Thompson. 4nytimes Â
Brian Thompson Career & Death
From 1997 to 2004, Brian worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as a manager in the transaction advisory services group within the audit department. He joined UnitedHealth Group in 2004 and became CEO of UnitedHealthcare’s government programs, overseeing Medicare, retirement, and community health divisions.
Thompson generally stayed out of the public eye but gained attention in 2023 when he announced a shift to a “value-based care” model. This approach focuses on paying healthcare providers to keep patients healthy instead of treating illnesses after they occur.
In 2021, Thompson faced criticism from the American Hospital Association over a plan by UnitedHealthcare to deny payments for non-emergency ER visits. After backlash, the company delayed the plan.
In May 2024, Thompson was sued for alleged fraud and insider trading, accused of failing to disclose a Department of Justice antitrust investigation into the company.
On December 4, 2024, Thompson was walking on West 54th Street in New York, heading to an annual UnitedHealthcare investors meeting at the New York Hilton Midtown. A gunman in a black hoodie, armed with a silenced 9mm pistol, shot him and hit him in the back and right leg. The attacker waited outside the building before the shooting, leading police to believe it was a targeted attack.
Thompson was taken to Mount Sinai West Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:12 a.m. Police initially said the gunman fled on an electric Citi Bike but later retracted that claim. Both the NYPD and Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the attack was not random, but the shooter has not been caught. 5wikipediaÂ
Brian Thompson’s Net Worth
Brian supervised a portfolio that earned $74 billion in revenue and made it the largest part of UnitedHealth Group, based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. His $10.2 million yearly pay, including salary, bonuses, and stock options, placed him among the company’s top earners. 6ctvnewsÂ
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