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When the ground gives way | Michelle Thomas | TEDxYouth@GEMSModernAcademy
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-18 16:47
[Music] Life can change in an instant. For anyone who's been to Wildadi, you'll definitely know the JRA Sierra ride. You climb up a giant tower, step into a narrow tube, and in an instant, the ground disappears beneath your feet.You plummet over a 100 ft almost vertically, landing in a shallow pool, dazed as though you've just been spun in a washing machine. That was me. On an ordinary Friday night three years ago, I was casually lounging on my couch, my husband snoring not so gently beside me.I began to sc ...
This Texas surgeon says UnitedHealthcare is retaliating against her TikToks
NBC News· 2025-08-07 20:38
Healthcare Network & Coverage - United Healthcare denied access to Dr Potter's surgery center, citing it was not in-network [1] - United Healthcare claims members have sufficient care options in the region without Dr Potter's center [3] - United Healthcare stated it informed Dr Potter on October 1st of the previous year that it wasn't accepting new surgery centers in her area [4] - Dr Potter alleges United Healthcare stopped ongoing discussions about her center joining the network after she started speaking out [4] - United Healthcare insists there were no ongoing negotiations with Dr Potter's surgery center [5] Financial & Operational Challenges - Dr Potter took out 350 万美元 (3.5 million) in personal loans to keep her center open [5] - Dr Potter has raised more than 50 万美元 (500,000) in online donations, but it's not enough to stay open [6] - Dr Potter expresses concern about the power imbalance with United Healthcare's ability to close its network, potentially impacting her center's viability [5] Patient Care & Advocacy - Dr Potter specializes in complex breast reconstruction, primarily serving cancer survivors [2] - Dr Potter criticizes United Healthcare, alleging the insurer interrupted a surgery in progress [2][3] - Dr Potter believes women's health is embattled and the stakes are high [6]