Plastic Surgeon Alleges Retaliation by Major Insurer After Public Criticism, Seeks Community Support

Dr. Elisabeth Potter, a board-certified plastic surgeon, has publicly shared her challenging experience after her facility was reportedly removed from a major health insurance network. Dr. Potter claims this action is direct retaliation for her speaking out against the insurance company. She revealed that she had invested nearly $5 million into her facility with the expectation of being in-network, a foundation now undermined by the insurer's decision. "I spoke out against a big insurance company and now I'm being punished for it. But I'm not giving up. It's not in my blood," Dr. Potter stated in a recent video, expressing a mix of sadness and resolve. She has initiated a GoFundMe campaign, urging public support to keep her practice operational and to highlight what she describes as systemic issues within the U.S. healthcare system. "I'll keep it transparent so we can all see what medicine in the US is like in 2025 and hopefully build something better for all of us," she added, emphasizing that her efforts extend beyond her personal plight to advocate for broader change.

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The Surgeon Who Took On UnitedHealth Now Pays the Price

Dr. Elisabeth Potter’s viral stand against America’s largest health insurer has left her clinic financially reeling.