Always a mistake to think violence has a way of staying along its intended path, even if you think it's righteous. This guy shot the CEO, and I can understand the general reaction and sentiment expressed by most, if we are assuming it has to do with the CEO's job description, but I will wager this is the same sort of person that would have shot the doctor involved if a bad outcome was obtained. In my experience, it is not uncommon to be lumped in with the insurance company when care isn't going the way the patient wants. This might be the first CEO I've heard of suffering that fate, but it is not unheard of unfortunately for providers to be assaulted and shot. Benjamin Mauck got shot by his patient in the exam room. Preston Phillips got shot by a patient unhappy about his persistent back pain.
Michael Davidson got shot by the son of one of his patients, because he thought he was at fault for a complication she sustained.
There are other examples.
My patient population skews heavily towards the knife and gun club, and have had 2 bring firearms into the hospital. I know I've asked myself if it is worth managing such a highly volatile group.
We are already estimated to be facing physician shortages longterm. And when more people start opting out into concierge medicine alone, I don't think many of you are going to be happy with the results.
Just my perspective.