The Dropout

4. The Whistleblower

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Feb 13, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Health Scare and Lack of Apology

  • Theranos's technology caused health scares, like a patient fearing a recurring tumor.
  • Theranos never apologized for the inaccurate test results.
ANECDOTE

Secrecy at Theranos

  • Erica Chung, a lab associate, noticed Theranos's extreme secrecy from the start.
  • Employees couldn't discuss work, and lab areas were barricaded.
ANECDOTE

Quality Control Failures and Data Manipulation

  • Quality control tests on Theranos machines repeatedly failed.
  • Supervisors cherry-picked data to make results appear accurate.
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