UnitedHealth Hires Law Firm Amid Rising Criticism and Protests
Fortune
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
UnitedHealth has retained a defamation law firm to address critical social media posts in response to recent protests by doctors and patients in New York City, which were prompted by the company's January earnings announcement. These protests reflect widespread dissatisfaction with UnitedHealth's business practices, perceived by many as prioritizing profit over patient care. The company's legal actions indicate a serious effort to counteract negative online narratives, highlighting a trend among corporations in the healthcare sector to protect their reputations amid growing scrutiny. However, this strategy may also provoke further concerns regarding free speech and the impact on public discourse surrounding healthcare practices.
