An American Sickness, (Paperback)

from deldevries

This is an education into the economics of a big pot of insurance money that all Americans put money into for healthcare. The outflow from that big pot is what this book is all about. Hospitals, doctors, specialists, labs, clinics, pharma, etc. A historical look at changes in the industry and the...

from larryerick

If you have had any thought about the high cost of healthcare in America, then you owe yourself the benefit of reading this book. Imagine yourself needing (only wanting?) $20 desperately. Not having anyone you know willing to just give it to you, you could take a gun or knife and try to rob someo...

from strandbooks

This was a tough read because it's easier to keep my head in the sand, but it was well-reviewed and well-researched. Our current model is unsustainable and as the book showed you can't point the finger at one part of the industry. The last 100 pages are about what each of us can do to right the s...

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The American healthcare system famously spends more per person than any other system in the world, yet in outcomes, it ranks 37th. In this work, Rosenthal examines why that is the case and what practically can be done about it. Her examination operates both at levels of the patient, healthcare wo...

from writemoves

I saw and listened to the author when she was on C-SPAN prior to reading her book. I was so impressed by her knowledge and empathy on C-SPAN that I was anxious to read her thoughts on healthcare. I borrowed this book from the library. However, I would encourage people to buy the book as it is an ...