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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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Golden State insurance commissioner optimistic about health reform and hopes for single-payer system

'Occupy Wall Street' protesters should take aim at health insurance trade group in D.C.

When the GOP took over the statehouse in Maine, health insurers went to town; consumers are suffering

Deb Richter's case proves it: health insurance firms don't like high-profile controversies

Backers of the president's health reform plan have been AWOL in fighting the 'Obamacare' label

Insurers must treat mental illness like any other medical condition thanks to Congress.

Rep. Ryan's plan is shelved for the moment, but health insurers are sure to bring it back

How to find affordable health insurance when options are limited

House Republicans would like to dismantle the president's health reform law piece by piece

Having trouble deciphering health care forms? Ask Wendell

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