Review of Surviving the Business of Healthcare

The Holy Grail · Post by **The Holy Grail** » 22 Jul 2022, 20:20

[Following is a volunteer review of "Surviving the Business of Healthcare" by Barbara Galutia Regis PA-C.]

4 out of 4 stars

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From how things were in her father's era — when he practiced as a physician — to the present times, Barbara Galutia Regis PA-C speaks her mind on many issues about healthcare and healthcare systems. By then, there was very limited technology at the disposal of health practitioners and people had to rely on health histories and personal and manual assessments, evaluations, and diagnoses. Things have since rapidly evolved and changed, and we now have automated Electronic Medical Records (EMR), health insurance for both practitioners and patients, really advanced technology, 3D imaging, and so many other things at the disposal of both the patients and medical practitioners.

But are we in the right direction? What's the catch, and what's the probability that people won't try to exploit this sudden shift to their advantage at the expense of the greater good? Or are they already doing that? Should you even have medical insurance at all? Which path should you take if you choose to pay for insurance? And does it pay to pursue a career in health? Barbara Galutia Regis tries to answer these questions to the best of her ability in Surviving the Business of Healthcare.

The fact that Regis is an experienced physician assistant (PA) and a primary care provider (PCP) with over 20 years of experience in medical practice is reassuring. She uses her vast knowledge to unpack her observations about healthcare and healthcare systems in the United States of America. Given that she has dealt with so many patients, scenarios, and cases, it is safe to say that what she writes about is dependable. Her sentiments on various issues like health insurance and the various opportunities and careers available in the health sector are all seemingly authentic. She includes data where necessary to provide a better understanding or explanation of what she is saying to her audience.

I am amazed because the author's passion for medical practice is openly notable in the book. It is easy to see that she intends to serve only the best as far as people's health is concerned, and she has the heart to help. She says that health practice to her is a calling, and I can't help but agree. It's true her whole lineage (from her great grandparents to herself) practiced medicine in one capacity or another, but her passion is on another level. She also advises on how people can cut medical costs, stay healthy, and cushion themselves from sudden emergencies, which will prove helpful to them.

The book seems professionally edited but there were very few minor errors. There are no negative remarks about this book, too. Therefore, finding no reason to rate it lower, I give it 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend the book to readers who want to know about the state of healthcare in the US and how they can get the best out of healthcare.

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Adrian Rondon Salazar · Post by **Adrian Rondon Salazar** » 29 Aug 2022, 08:35

Are we heading in the right direction. The problem is that the economy of the patient is not considered when requesting invasive procedures. I don't live in the US, but I'm intrigued by the situation, I'll consider reading it.