"Deadly Spin" is a non-fiction book by former health insurance executive Wendell Potter, first published in 2010. The book provides an insider's view of the American health care industry, revealing the tactics and strategies used by insurance companies and other industry players to protect their profits and maintain the status quo.
Potter, who worked for many years as a public relations executive for health insurance companies, became disillusioned with the industry after seeing firsthand the harm it caused to individuals and families. In "Deadly Spin," he exposes the ways in which insurance companies prioritize profits over people, using their immense power and influence to manipulate public opinion, co-opt politicians, and stifle meaningful reform.
The book also examines the role of the media in shaping public perceptions of the health care industry, and the challenges facing advocates for reform. Potter argues that real change will only come through a concerted effort to hold the industry accountable and to create a system that puts patients first.
"Deadly Spin" is a provocative and eye-opening book that sheds light on the dark side of the American health care system. It has been praised for its honesty, clarity, and depth of insight, and has become a key resource for those seeking to understand the complex politics and economics of health care in the United States.
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