The killing of a top health insurance executive outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel this month triggered an outpouring of public anger at private health insurance companies. WSJ’s Julie Wernau reports that many doctors are among the aggrieved. And two doctors explain how dealing with health insurers is getting worse.
Further Listening:
- The Suspect in the UnitedHealth Killing
Further Reading:
- Doctors Say Dealing With Health Insurers Is Only Getting Worse
- Clues Left by a Killer Echo Widespread Anger at Health Insurers
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