"I'm done being quiet about what's going on in healthcare"
Key Takeaways
Today’s doctors are leveraging their platforms to spark conversations, battle misinformation, and drive positive change in health and wellness. Their influential posts are making waves—don’t miss them!
In a viral post that has amassed 7.1 million views on Instagram alone, Dr. Elisabeth Potter, a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and DIEP Flap specialist, shares an unbelievable experience with UnitedHealthcare. "It's 2025 and insurance just keeps getting worse," she says.
She's not alone in her frustration. With over 12,000 comments and 332,000 likes, the majority of those she's reached share her sentiments.
"The fact that you had to scrub out to answer a UHC call has left me speechless. "
— Instagram user drsalaswhalen
Dr. Potter is one of many physicians openly sharing their unacceptable challenges with health insurance companies, which interfere with their mission to provide top-notch patient care, and advocating for change. The topic is continuously gaining attention and many healthcare professionals are reaching their breaking point, especially following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The suspected killer, Luigi Mangione, allegedly harbored hostility towards the health insurance industry.
Related: "Mangione isn't alone. I feel desperate with the same condition."In Dr. Potter's follow-up videos she openly shares her her response and calls to action. She's worth a follow!
