Review of Surviving the Business of Healthcare
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Review of Surviving the Business of Healthcare
[Following is a volunteer review of "Surviving the Business of Healthcare" by Barbara Galutia Regis PA-C.]
Surviving the "Business" of Healthcare - Knowledge is Power!: A Unique Perspective from a 4th Generation Family Practice Provider and Now Cancer Patient is a book by physician assistant Barbara Galutia Regis. The title is a mouthful, but the book itself is concise. In each chapter, Barbara briefly delivers a unique clinical or practical pearl to help others navigate the often treacherous world of healthcare. Through the apt interchange of medical jargon and colloquialisms, she speaks to people both within and outside the healthcare sector.
As egregious as it may sound, modern healthcare is a business and a thriving one at that. This is particularly true in countries without a robust universal healthcare system. I am a medical doctor practicing as a private general practitioner, and I have also found this true. Medical aid providers are notorious for charging clients exorbitant premiums while refusing to pay out claims or cover certain medical conditions, causing an untoward financial strain on independent medical practitioners and their patients alike. The author has experienced firsthand the shortcomings of such a system: first as an independent healthcare practitioner, then as a patient. According to her, part of the solution is that every person must have a catastrophic policy as the bare minimum health cover. Having catastrophic health insurance can mean the difference between staying afloat and going bankrupt when an unexpected health crisis hits. This is a key concept that is expounded upon and reiterated throughout the book.
I enjoyed Barbara's insightful commentary on health insurance, or the lack thereof, and her recommendations for avoiding the associated pitfalls. She taught me how to exercise patient advocacy in private practice, and she encourages patients to advocate for themselves too. This is an essential skill to have, especially since Big Pharma and medical aid schemes only look after their bottom line. Readers will not only learn how to pick the most appropriate healthcare plan; they will also learn how to save significantly on their prescription or over-the-counter medications, to give a few examples.
In truth, there was nothing I disliked about the book. It is the perfect length and delivers valuable information in a highly engaging and easily understandable format.
Surviving the "Business" of Healthcare is well-written and professionally edited. It is a quick read that provides nifty tips and best practices for patients and healthcare providers, particularly those living in the United States. I think it is a must-read, and I recommend it to everyone. Therefore, I rate this book a solid 4 out of 4 stars.
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Surviving the Business of Healthcare
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Surviving the "Business" of Healthcare - Knowledge is Power!: A Unique Perspective from a 4th Generation Family Practice Provider and Now Cancer Patient is a book by physician assistant Barbara Galutia Regis. The title is a mouthful, but the book itself is concise. In each chapter, Barbara briefly delivers a unique clinical or practical pearl to help others navigate the often treacherous world of healthcare. Through the apt interchange of medical jargon and colloquialisms, she speaks to people both within and outside the healthcare sector.
As egregious as it may sound, modern healthcare is a business and a thriving one at that. This is particularly true in countries without a robust universal healthcare system. I am a medical doctor practicing as a private general practitioner, and I have also found this true. Medical aid providers are notorious for charging clients exorbitant premiums while refusing to pay out claims or cover certain medical conditions, causing an untoward financial strain on independent medical practitioners and their patients alike. The author has experienced firsthand the shortcomings of such a system: first as an independent healthcare practitioner, then as a patient. According to her, part of the solution is that every person must have a catastrophic policy as the bare minimum health cover. Having catastrophic health insurance can mean the difference between staying afloat and going bankrupt when an unexpected health crisis hits. This is a key concept that is expounded upon and reiterated throughout the book.
I enjoyed Barbara's insightful commentary on health insurance, or the lack thereof, and her recommendations for avoiding the associated pitfalls. She taught me how to exercise patient advocacy in private practice, and she encourages patients to advocate for themselves too. This is an essential skill to have, especially since Big Pharma and medical aid schemes only look after their bottom line. Readers will not only learn how to pick the most appropriate healthcare plan; they will also learn how to save significantly on their prescription or over-the-counter medications, to give a few examples.
In truth, there was nothing I disliked about the book. It is the perfect length and delivers valuable information in a highly engaging and easily understandable format.
Surviving the "Business" of Healthcare is well-written and professionally edited. It is a quick read that provides nifty tips and best practices for patients and healthcare providers, particularly those living in the United States. I think it is a must-read, and I recommend it to everyone. Therefore, I rate this book a solid 4 out of 4 stars.
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Surviving the Business of Healthcare
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