Brian Thompson has been promoted to CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the health benefits business of UnitedHealth Group.
Thompson, who joined UnitedHealth Group in 2004, was most recently CEO of UnitedHealthcare’s government programs including the Medicare & Retirement and Community & State businesses, serving the health and well-being needs of seniors and Medicaid beneficiaries.
In his new role, the firm revealed Thompson will drive continued growth across the global, employer, individual, specialty and government benefits businesses while continuing the company’s focus on ensuring access to high-quality, affordable health care.
“Brian’s experience, relationships and values make him especially well-suited to help UnitedHealthcare improve how health care works for consumers, physicians, employers, governments and our other partners, leading to continued and sustained long-term growth,” said Andrew Witty, CEO of UnitedHealth Group.