Lever Time Why America Is Mad As Hell About Health Care
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Dec 13, 2024 
Wendell Potter, a former Cigna executive and whistleblower, joins journalist Jonathan Cohn to unravel the healthcare crisis in America. They discuss the growing public outrage towards the insurance industry, especially in light of a recent executive's murder. Potter shares firsthand experiences of how profit motives jeopardize patient care while Cohn analyzes the long history of political battles over healthcare reform. Together, they dissect the complexities of healthcare policies, the struggle for universal coverage, and the challenges that remain in making healthcare accessible for all.
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Wendell Potter's Whistleblower Journey
- Wendell Potter, former Cigna VP, became a whistleblower, exposing his employer's harmful practices.
- He witnessed how insurance companies prioritize shareholders over patients' needs.
Declining Trust in Healthcare
- Public trust in healthcare, including insurance providers, is at a 24-year low.
- This distrust persists despite the Affordable Care Act, raising questions about profit-driven healthcare.
Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
- UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was murdered, allegedly by Luigi Mangione.
- Mangione's manifesto criticized the industry's prioritization of profits over people.