Deadly spin
Wendell Potter
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Deadly spin
Published
2010
Publisher
Bloomsbury Press
Pages
277
ISBN-13
9781608192816
ISBN-10
1608192814
Description
In June 2009, Wendell Potter made national headlines with his scorching testimony before the Senate panel on health care reform. This former senior VP of CIGNA explained how health insurers make promises they have no intention of keeping, how they flout regulations designed to protect consumers, and how they skew political debate with multibillion-dollar PR campaigns designed to spread disinformation. Potter had walked away from a six-figure salary and two decades as an insurance executive because he could no longer abide the routine practices of an industry where the needs of sick and suffering Americans take a backseat to the bottom line. The last straw: when he visited a rural health clinic and saw hundreds of people standing in line in the rain to receive treatment in stalls built for livestock. In Deadly Spin, Potter takes readers behind the scenes to show how a huge chunk of our absurd healthcare spending actually bankrolls a propaganda campaign and lobbying effort focused on protecting one thing: profits. Whatever the fate of the current health care legislation, it makes no attempt to change that fundamental problem.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Deadly spin?
This edition of Deadly spin has approximately 277 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Deadly spin?
For most readers, Deadly spin typically takes between 5h 46m and 3h 51m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 69,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 37m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 69,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Deadly spin?
The estimated word count for Deadly spin is approximately 69,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Deadly spin?
Deadly spin was written by Wendell Potter.
When was Deadly spin published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.