
Wendell Potter
Former Cigna VP and healthcare reform advocate, known for his work as a whistleblower exposing industry practices.
Top 3 podcasts with Wendell Potter
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Dec 18, 2024 • 1h 12min
The Biggest Healthcare Myths, with an Insurance VP Turned Whistleblower
Wendell Potter, a former VP at Cigna and a fierce advocate for healthcare reform, sheds light on the dark realities of the American healthcare system. He debunks common myths surrounding consumer-driven health plans and exposes the alarming rise of high-deductible plans. Potter connects historical protests against capitalism with current issues in healthcare and emphasizes the urgent need for reform, including the potential benefits of a single-payer system. His insights reveal a system plagued by inefficiencies and profit-driven motives at the cost of patient care.

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Dec 13, 2024 • 41min
Why America Is Mad As Hell About Health Care
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.

Oct 3, 2024 • 1h 3min
Episode 663: WENDELL POTTER-Health Insurance Whistle-Blower-Profits over patients and only getting worse
Wendell Potter, a former health insurance executive turned whistleblower, reveals the dark side of the healthcare system, where profits often trump patient care. He shares alarming statistics on U.S. healthcare outcomes and the pervasive role of insurance companies in promoting medical debt and inadequate care. Potter discusses his shift from corporate insider to advocate, highlighting the need for reform driven by grassroots movements. He also exposes the influence of financial contributions on healthcare legislation, urging listeners to engage in the fight for a fairer system.