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.]
In the book Surviving the Business of Healthcare, author and Practitioner Assistant Barbara Galutia Regis PA-C shares her own experiences, both as a medical practitioner and a patient. She aims to educate healthcare users and influence practitioners, with the ultimate goal of finding a solution that satisfies both groups. She discusses the problems with medical insurance in the United States and the different types that are available to patients. She does try to discuss some of the significant issues that healthcare practitioners face, specifically the rise in malpractice claims that are leading to practitioners who are practising defensive medicine, where they attempt to appease the patient rather than treat them in the way that would best manage their health.
As a medical doctor who recently left the profession due to the insurmountable problems I experienced in a world that was previously my passion, I really appreciate the honesty of the author’s writing. She names and shames many big companies who are overcharging for their products and services, and I believe that honesty is the only thing that will save healthcare in the long run. It is also fascinating to see that the problem of healthcare is a Universal issue. I live in South Africa, and apart from the fact that we have a lot less money to spend on healthcare on a National level, we seem to be facing many of the same foundational issues.
However, this book only applies to readers from the United States, which limits its usefulness. And in the end, this book aimed to be helpful. With a bit of tweaking, it could have a global impact, and in these tumultuous times, we need tools to bring healthcare practitioners and their patients together again to form a team. In the end, if we don’t work together for the greater good instead of for our own purposes, we will never progress as a species.
I give this book 4 out of 4 stars because it was well-edited, and I would recommend it as a good read to everyone in the United States.
Even though it might still be an insightful read to readers in other countries, this book mainly applies to American readers. This is, however, not a comprehensive handbook but merely a guideline for understanding the foundation of healthcare. Patients still need to do their own research specific to their conditions and locations to optimise their healthcare experience.
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Surviving the Business of Healthcare
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In the book Surviving the Business of Healthcare, author and Practitioner Assistant Barbara Galutia Regis PA-C shares her own experiences, both as a medical practitioner and a patient. She aims to educate healthcare users and influence practitioners, with the ultimate goal of finding a solution that satisfies both groups. She discusses the problems with medical insurance in the United States and the different types that are available to patients. She does try to discuss some of the significant issues that healthcare practitioners face, specifically the rise in malpractice claims that are leading to practitioners who are practising defensive medicine, where they attempt to appease the patient rather than treat them in the way that would best manage their health.
As a medical doctor who recently left the profession due to the insurmountable problems I experienced in a world that was previously my passion, I really appreciate the honesty of the author’s writing. She names and shames many big companies who are overcharging for their products and services, and I believe that honesty is the only thing that will save healthcare in the long run. It is also fascinating to see that the problem of healthcare is a Universal issue. I live in South Africa, and apart from the fact that we have a lot less money to spend on healthcare on a National level, we seem to be facing many of the same foundational issues.
However, this book only applies to readers from the United States, which limits its usefulness. And in the end, this book aimed to be helpful. With a bit of tweaking, it could have a global impact, and in these tumultuous times, we need tools to bring healthcare practitioners and their patients together again to form a team. In the end, if we don’t work together for the greater good instead of for our own purposes, we will never progress as a species.
I give this book 4 out of 4 stars because it was well-edited, and I would recommend it as a good read to everyone in the United States.
Even though it might still be an insightful read to readers in other countries, this book mainly applies to American readers. This is, however, not a comprehensive handbook but merely a guideline for understanding the foundation of healthcare. Patients still need to do their own research specific to their conditions and locations to optimise their healthcare experience.
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Surviving the Business of Healthcare
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