Wendell Potter

Wendell Potter, born on July 16, 1951, is a former health insurance industry communications director who has become an advocate for health insurance payment reform. He formerly served as vice president of corporate communications for CIGNA, a major health insurance company, until his resignation in 2008. Following his departure, Potter has emerged as a prominent critic of health maintenance organizations and health insurers, using his insider knowledge to advocate for major reforms such as Medicare for All and universal health care. Recognized for his candor and integrity, he has been called the 'Daniel Ellsberg of corporate America' by Michael Moore and described as 'a straight shooter' by Bill Moyers. Potter has consistently spoken out against industry practices, notably testifying before the US Senate in 2009 to expose those practices. He has also served as a senior analyst at the Center for Public Integrity, a fellow at the Center for Media and Democracy, and a consumer liaison representative to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. An author of a New York Times bestseller, Potter is a well-known public figure and a regular guest on national television programs including MSNBC. As a supporter of the Affordable Care Act, he predicted that the final law would increase insurance industry profits and argued that they would manipulate the system. Since 2018, Potter has advocated for Medicare for All, emphasizing the moral and economic benefits of a single-payer system.

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Disruptive Dialogue with Chuck Melendi

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Relentless Health Value

2 episodes

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Moving to Value Unscripted

1 episode

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Risk & Resolve

1 episode

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The Power You Have with Pramila Jayapal

1 episode

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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine podcast

1 episode

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With Liberty and Justice for Some

1 episode

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THE HOLLYWOOD PODCAST

1 episode

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