The Jordan Harbinger Show 1151: Wendell Potter | Killing Health Care and Deceiving Americans
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May 8, 2025 Wendell Potter, a former healthcare executive turned whistleblower, shares his shocking insights into the insurance industry. He exposes how companies prioritize profits over patient care, employing deceptive tactics and fear-mongering to thwart reform. Potter details personal experiences, including witnessing Americans seeking care in disturbing conditions. He emphasizes the importance of appealing denied claims and highlights the growing bipartisan push for healthcare reform, urging listeners to understand their rights in navigating a flawed system.
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Corporate Spin in Healthcare
- Wendell Potter's role involved managing communications, lobbying, and financial messaging at major insurance firms.
- This gave him unique insight into how shareholder value drives company behavior and messaging.
Profit Drives Care Denial
- Wall Street and shareholders control healthcare insurers, prioritizing profits over patient care.
- Executives are incentivized with stock-based pay to deny claims and maximize shareholder returns.
Fairground Clinics Reveal Crisis
- Wendell Potter witnessed thousands lining up at a rural fairground clinic, some even treated in former animal stalls.
- This stark sight led him to a crisis of conscience about his role in promoting a flawed healthcare system.