FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 5, 2024
Contact: Brian Reardon
WASHINGTON, DC – The Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA) released the following statement on the tragic passing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
“CHA and the Catholic health care community were shocked and grieved to learn of the tragic death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson,” said CHA President and CEO Sr. Mary Haddad, RSM. “We offer our prayers for healing and consolation
for the loved ones of Mr. Thompson. We also extend our sympathy and condolences to the UnitedHealthcare community during this deeply troubling time. As a Catholic health ministry, we affirm the sacredness of life and call on everyone to join us in
condemning this and other senseless acts of violence.”
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The Catholic Health Association of the United States is the national leadership organization of the Catholic health ministry, representing the largest nonprofit provider of health care services in the nation.
- 1 in 7 patients in the U.S. is cared for in a Catholic hospital each day.
- Catholic health care, which includes more than 2,200 hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, systems, sponsors, and related organizations, serves the full continuum of health care across our nation.