Public Reaction and Movement
Following the murder of CEO Brian Thompson, "wanted" posters targeting healthcare executives, including Heather Cianfrocco and , surfaced in , reflecting public frustration with healthcare policies.
, arrested for Thompson's murder, has been celebrated by some as a folk hero fighting against corporate greed, sparking a movement against healthcare and other corporate executives.
Corporate and Law Enforcement Response
In response to the assassination and subsequent threats, corporations have heightened security for healthcare executives, fearing copycat attacks inspired by social media posts and the assassination.
The issued warnings about the increased risk to healthcare executives' lives, urging companies to bolster security measures against potential extremist or grievance-driven violence.