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“My name is Wendell Potter and for 20 years I worked as a senior executive at health insurance companies, and I saw how they confuse their customers and dump the sick -- all so they can satisfy their Wall Street investors.”

Quote by Wendell Potter

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Wendell Potter is a former media professional with extensive experience in the healthcare industry. He served as a journalist and editor at several well-known news organizations, focusing on healthcare and public affairs reporting. Specific details about his life and achievements are limited. more

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