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Man charged in killing of healthcare CEO responds to supporters on website

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Luigi Mangione expressed gratitude on new website to people writing him, saying they transcend ‘class divisions’

The 26-year-old golf club heir charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive officer in an ambush outside a Manhattan hotel in December has touted receiving support that has “transcended political, racial and even class divisions” in a rare public statement.

“I am overwhelmed by – and grateful for – everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support,” Luigi Mangione said in a statement posted to a website launched on Friday by his defense team.

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Lawmakers take on prior authorization reform as health insurance frustrations mount

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Nearly one in four doctors say the practice of prior authorization has led to serious issues for patients

In the wake of the killing of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, and the outpouring of frustration about insurance coverage, prior authorizations have emerged as a particular roadblock in healthcare.

Prior authorization requires medical providers to get an insurer’s approval before patients receive healthcare or medications.

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Urgent manhunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect enters second day

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Bullet casings with the words ‘deny’, ‘defend’ and ‘depose’ found at scene where Brian Thompson was killed

An urgent manhunt continued on Thursday in New York City as police combed through a vast network of private and public surveillance cameras and pursued leads in search of the person who shot and killed the UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, the previous morning.

Investigators deployed drones and dogs as well as sifting through data related to public-use electric bikes from the company Citi Bike, as the suspect remained at large after what police chiefs said was a targeted killing.

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