Wendell Potter

Freelance Analyst  The Center for Public Integrity

Following a 20-year career as a corporate public relations executive, Potter left his position as head of communications for CIGNA, one of the nation’s largest health insurers, to show the world the dark inner workings of the insurance industry. He has testified before Senate and House committees, briefed several members of Congress and their staffs, appeared with lawmakers at several press conferences, spoken at more than 100 public forums, and has been the subject of numerous articles in the U.S. and foreign media. His new book is called Deadly Spin: An Insurance Company Insider Speaks Out on How Corporate PR Is Killing Health Care and Deceiving Americans.

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Despite studies showing low-quality health care in Texas, Rick Perry dodges questions on his record

Insurers' flimsy claims about new costs reflect a well-worn playbook

Consumer advocates worried insurers are influencing health reform rules behind closed doors

Americans pay more for health care than anyone in the world, but our system is not the best

Special interest stranglehold on Congress stifles meaningful health care reform

Supreme Court likely to uphold constitutionality of health care reform because insurance firms need new customers

California watchdog group wants to require regulatory approval for rate hikes

Insurers want to define "essential benefits" their way, not your's

ObamaCare backers are being outhistled

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