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Wendell Potter

Wendell Potter

Wendell Potter is an author, journalist and health insurance industry whistleblower. He is a senior adviser to the Business Initiative for Health Policy.

Truthout
December 10, 2017
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Op-Ed
Environment & Health

Trump’s Attack on Medicare for All Has Industry Fingerprints All Over It

It’s no surprise that the health insurance industry went right to the White House.
by
Wendell Potter,
Truthout
October 19, 2018
Truthout
Op-Ed

Even Business Leaders Are Realizing Health Insurance Companies Serve No Purpose

Single-payer is moving from pipe dream to possibility.
by
Wendell Potter,
Truthout
September 19, 2017
Truthout
News Analysis

Commentary: For-Profit Hospitals Mark Up Prices Because There’s Nothing to Stop Them

Of the 50 US hospitals that mark up prices the most, 49 of them are part of for-profit hospital chains.
by
Wendell Potter,
Center for Public Integrity
June 19, 2015
Truthout
Op-Ed

Commentary: Insurers Backed Obamacare, Then Undermined It; Now They’re Profiting From It

Playing all sides of the street on Obamacare.
by
Wendell Potter,
Center for Public Integrity
May 23, 2015
Truthout
News Analysis

Consumers Getting “Skinned” by Health Insurers

Bigger premiums, more cost sharing equate to big profits.
by
Wendell Potter,
Center for Public Integrity
March 19, 2015
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