Behind the Curtain of American Healthcare — A Conversation with Wendell Potter
Join us for an eye-opening session with Wendell Potter, former health insurance executive turned whistleblower, author, and one of the most respected voices for healthcare reform in America. Wendell has seen the system from the inside — and now he’s helping the rest of us understand how it really works (and how it could work better).
In this conversation, Wendell will share:
Why he became a critic of the industry after years as a senior executive — and what he saw that made him change sides.
How everyday patients and providers get caught in the maze of prior authorizations, rising out-of-pocket costs, and administrative burnout.
Why we may be at an inflection point — with bipartisan interest, new leadership at CMS/CMMI, and a wave of AI innovation creating real chances for change.
How payers are already using AI — sometimes to make things harder, not easier — and what it would take to flip that dynamic.
Ideas for entrepreneurs, innovators, and policymakers to couple smart tech with real reform.
Wendell’s message is clear, nonpartisan, and hopeful: we can build a system that works better for patients, providers, and employers alike.
Stick around for an engaging Q&A and a preview of what’s ahead in our January event with Jacob Shiff and the CMS/CMMI team as we continue exploring innovation and reform in healthcare.
🗓 Date: October 23rd, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: 30 S 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA
🎤 Speaker: Wendell Potter – author, reform advocate, and former health insurance insider
This is your opportunity to hear directly from the source shaping the future of healthcare innovation—and to connect with fellow innovators who share your drive to make change happen.
Seats are limited. Don’t miss it.
Reserve your spot today!
Sponsored by Duane Morris LLP
📘 More About the Speaker
Wendell Potter is a leading advocate for health care system reform in both the political arena and the marketplace.
He serves as President of the Center for Health and Democracy, where he works across the political spectrum to engage policymakers on pressing health insurance issues. He’s also Editor-in-Chief of HEALTH CARE un-covered, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates and reports on health care corporations and insurance conglomerates.
A New York Times bestselling author, Wendell spent two decades as head of communications for Cigna and Humana before becoming an industry whistleblower during the Affordable Care Act debates. His congressional testimony exposed practices that drive up costs and leave millions underinsured.
His acclaimed book Deadly Spin remains a staple in journalism and health policy programs across the country. Wendell’s work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, and he’s been featured on CNN, NPR, MSNBC, and Fox Business.