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Artist in Seattle married to an English poet. Creative superpowers unite! 💪🏻🎨✍🏻✨ See my pixel art @xe3ep_squared

[Elisabeth Potter MD @EPotterMD]

On January 7th, 2025 I shared a video, after I was asked to call UnitedHealthcare from the operating room to answer administrative questions about the patient who was having surgery to treat breast cancer. Despite my efforts, they denied her stay.

UnitedHealthcare didn’t stop at calling me during surgery. Now, they’ve sent me a legal threat—and even worse? They ended up denying my cancer patient’s hospital stay. Exactly what I was afraid would happen.

Staying overnight after major surgery isn’t optional—it’s medically necessary. But UnitedHealthcare decided they know better than the doctors caring for the patient.

When they called me while I was operating, I knew that if I didn’t step out and respond immediately, they might deny her stay—leaving her with a massive bill. So, with another surgeon in the OR, I scrubbed out and called them back. But after all of that? They denied her stay anyway.

And instead of fixing their broken system, they sent me a legal threat for speaking out.

I’m sharing their response in full, letting their words speak for themselves.

Let me be clear: I stand by everything I said. I told the truth. I was honest about what’s happening in our healthcare system. And I will not be silenced by legal threats when it comes to advocating for my patients and my ability to care for them.

Denying an overnight stay that a doctor orders is dangerous. The doctor caring for the patient should be able to make these decisions without delay, pressure, or harassment.

If I don’t speak up, I lose—my integrity, my voice, and the opportunity to make a difference. And while it’s intimidating to receive a letter like this from a company as powerful as UnitedHealthcare, I know where I stand.

I am a woman taking care of women affected by breast cancer. I do this work with all of my heart, and I will continue to speak up for my patients—because they deserve better.

I ask you to follow along, share this story, and have these conversations in your own communities. I know I’m not the only one dealing with this, and real change will take all of us telling our stories and standing up for what’s right.

I’m here for it. Are you?

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@88mphPod @cartoonnetwork Oooh! That’s awesome! Great costumes! 🤩

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@Patrick_McHale @cartoonnetwork It’s so beautifully done. Thank you to everyone who made it possible! And Happy 10 Years! 🔺🐸🪨🐦🫖🎃🪦

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@Patrick_McHale Ain’t that just the way…

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‘Tis the season to be spooky! I’ve been busy filling my Redbubble shop with Halloween pixel art. This is one of my
“ugly” holiday sweater designs. Stop by and take a peek!

https://t.co/d3pXzYDTWE

#witchcraft #stickershop

[⛩️ 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒃𝒚 𝑯𝒊𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊 ⛩️ @deathbyhibachi]

Gloomy Sunset

#Art by Welder Wings

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@AndyHunsaker Wow, that’s a terrifying thread. But yeah, I see it coming too.

[D C 🌱 @danielpcox]

How do you work this thing?!

#HoverBoard @Pixel_Dailies #pixel_dailies #pixelart #animation

[Phillip Mellor @PhillipMellor]

My new book of Selected Poems Life Begins at Forty is released on February 22nd 2022!

[Phillip Mellor @PhillipMellor]

Hehe love these! https://t.co/jXt80YOryi

[craftymama @craftymama]

Sale this Saturday at #MagnusonPark! 🎨 #artsale https://t.co/BHekGlxyw8

[HeatherUnderground @HzrUnderground]

Come see the *real* Best of the Northwest!😉 - just look for our yellow signs! 👩🏼‍🎨🔶 Free Admission!✨

#artforsale #seattleart

[HeatherUnderground @HzrUnderground]

Working on some small pieces for a RAW Artists Showcase next month. #FridaKahlo #art #painting #ContemporaryArt

[HeatherUnderground @HzrUnderground]

Working on some small pieces for a RAW Artists Showcase on June 14th! #EdgarAllanPoe #art #painting

[Paul Lamb @Lambykins60]

Trump believes terror group 'IKEA' may be behind Sweden attack. #swedenincident

[Sen. Bernie Sanders @SenSanders]

We don’t need an investigation into "voter fraud." We need an investigation into voter suppression.

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[craftymama @craftymama]

Have a Holly Dali Xmas! http://t.co/uO0TxQxM29 #christmas #art

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My #AliceInWonderland piano is back on display! http://t.co/XeSjuwsZKv #art #madhatter #seattle

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Made a little painting video... http://t.co/PbETW58e #art #painting

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Sketchy Tuesday - Pillow Talk http://t.co/XHYrqFQV #art