1151: Wendell Potter | Killing Health Care and Deceiving Americans

Former healthcare executive Wendell Potter reveals how insurance giants sacrifice patient care for profits and deploy deceptive tactics to fight reform. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1151 What We Discuss with Wendell Potter: Wendell Potter was a healthcare insurance executive at Cigna and Humana, and became a whistleblower after witnessing Americans seeking healthcare at a fairground in animal stalls , revealing how profit motives override patient care. Insurance companies prioritize shareholder value over patient needs, with executives compensated primarily in stock , directly incentivizing them to deny claims and care to maximize profits. Companies create "front groups" with misleading names like "Healthcare America" to manipulate public opinion against healthcare reform , using fear tactics to protect industry profits. When denied coverage, patients should appeal decisions, enlist their doctors' help, and consider becoming a "squeaky wheel" through media attention , as companies often reverse denials when facing public scrutiny. There is growing bipartisan support for healthcare reform and breaking up massive healthcare conglomerates. By understanding your rights, documenting communications, and persistently appealing denials, you can better navigate the system while supporting meaningful change. And much more... And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course ! Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom! Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger ! This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors : The Cybersecurity Tapes: thecybersecuritytapes.com Design.com: Free trial: design.com/jordan BetterHelp: 10% off first month: betterhelp.com/jordan Shopify: 3 months @ $1/month (select plans): shopify.com/jordan Homes.com: Find your home: homes.com Want to hear a conversation with an ex-royal/ex-SEAL who fights to end human trafficking and illegal organ harvesting? Check out episode 868 with Remi Adeleke ! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .