Review of Surviving the Business of Healthcare

[MAHAD BAIG MIRZA]

In "Surviving the Business of Healthcare" by Barbara Galutia Regis PA-C, you'll find invaluable insights into navigating the healthcare system, empowering you to advocate for yourself and your loved ones.

[Anaïs Quesson]

As a European, the American healthcare system has always confused me. This book sounds eye-opening.
Moreover I'm glad to learn that there are people standing up to help people navigate this system.

[Stephen Christopher 1]

Hi Gerry, do you feel that this book is primarily for those living in the USA? It sounds like a lot of what is covered is for that region of the world. Would people from other countries benefit?

[Gerry Steen]

Hi Gerry, do you feel that this book is primarily for those living in the USA? It sounds like a lot of what is covered is for that region of the world. Would people from other countries benefit?

Hi, Stephen. Yes, this book is primarily for those living in the USA. It is difficult for me to say whether or not people from other countries would benefit. I am Canadian. Our system is quite different. Each province has their own medicare system. My province is Quebec. Every citizen has a right to free medical care. One glaring example of the difference between the United States and Canada is as follows: I have heard of an American man suffering a heart attack, requiring life saving surgery, a prolonged hospital stay, and care once back home. If he did not own a private insurance plan, he would owe hundreds of thousands of dollars, lose his house, and be at the mercy of good friends and neighbors to help him and his family. In Canada, the same man , if he was Canadian, would not have to pay for the heart surgery, nor the hospital stay. He would not owe hundreds of thousands of dollars and would not lose his home. Canadians like to complain about high taxes but we all have a right to free medical care. However, it is not a perfect system, but no system ever is. The part of the book that really resonated with me was about making sure that your doctor really listens to you. If that is not happening, find another doctor or health care provider that will listen to you. As I was growing up, I was lucky to have a family doctor that really listened to his patients and would make home visits if required to. He was a "real "community doctor. Unfortunately, these doctors no longer exist, and there is a shortage of doctors. Hopefully, we can get back to those standards of care some day.

[Stephen Christopher 1]

Hi, Stephen. Yes, this book is primarily for those living in the USA. It is difficult for me to say whether or not people from other countries would benefit. I am Canadian. Our system is quite different. Each province has their own medicare system. My province is Quebec. Every citizen has a right to free medical care. One glaring example of the difference between the United States and Canada is as follows: I have heard of an American man suffering a heart attack, requiring life saving surgery, a prolonged hospital stay, and care once back home. If he did not own a private insurance plan, he would owe hundreds of thousands of dollars, lose his house, and be at the mercy of good friends and neighbors to help him and his family. In Canada, the same man , if he was Canadian, would not have to pay for the heart surgery, nor the hospital stay. He would not owe hundreds of thousands of dollars and would not lose his home. Canadians like to complain about high taxes but we all have a right to free medical care. However, it is not a perfect system, but no system ever is. The part of the book that really resonated with me was about making sure that your doctor really listens to you. If that is not happening, find another doctor or health care provider that will listen to you. As I was growing up, I was lucky to have a family doctor that really listened to his patients and would make home visits if required to. He was a "real "community doctor. Unfortunately, these doctors no longer exist, and there is a shortage of doctors. Hopefully, we can get back to those standards of care some day.

I'm from Australia where we have excellent health care, the Medicare program has been around for decades and is available to every citizen. But now I live in Thailand, as you can imagine things are very different. For locals, public hospitals are ok for them. As an expat living here, if I don't want to wait up to 8 hours to be seen I need to go to a private hospital. The level of care is up there with the best of the world, but it's very expensive. I don't have health insurance as its even more expensive and costs more than going to hospital does. It's kind of a catch-22 situation I'm in.

[Gerry Steen]

Hi, Stephen. Yes, this book is primarily for those living in the USA. It is difficult for me to say whether or not people from other countries would benefit. I am Canadian. Our system is quite different. Each province has their own medicare system. My province is Quebec. Every citizen has a right to free medical care. One glaring example of the difference between the United States and Canada is as follows: I have heard of an American man suffering a heart attack, requiring life saving surgery, a prolonged hospital stay, and care once back home. If he did not own a private insurance plan, he would owe hundreds of thousands of dollars, lose his house, and be at the mercy of good friends and neighbors to help him and his family. In Canada, the same man , if he was Canadian, would not have to pay for the heart surgery, nor the hospital stay. He would not owe hundreds of thousands of dollars and would not lose his home. Canadians like to complain about high taxes but we all have a right to free medical care. However, it is not a perfect system, but no system ever is. The part of the book that really resonated with me was about making sure that your doctor really listens to you. If that is not happening, find another doctor or health care provider that will listen to you. As I was growing up, I was lucky to have a family doctor that really listened to his patients and would make home visits if required to. He was a "real "community doctor. Unfortunately, these doctors no longer exist, and there is a shortage of doctors. Hopefully, we can get back to those standards of care some day.

I'm from Australia where we have excellent health care, the Medicare program has been around for decades and is available to every citizen. But now I live in Thailand, as you can imagine things are very different. For locals, public hospitals are ok for them. As an expat living here, if I don't want to wait up to 8 hours to be seen I need to go to a private hospital. The level of care is up there with the best of the world, but it's very expensive. I don't have health insurance as its even more expensive and costs more than going to hospital does. It's kind of a catch-22 situation I'm in.

Yikes. I guess someone should write a book on how to survive healthcare in Thailand. I am happy to know that Australia has a system similar to Canada's.

[ZCReviews]

I'm not American, so I doubt this book can help me navigate the healthcare system in my country. However, I enjoyed reading the review. It was very detailed, and the book seems to offer a lot of valuable information.

[Seetha E]

I have read this one and agree with your insightful summary regarding the importance of the information this book offers. A couple of decades in the past, we all had our family doctors. We felt comforted as they were reliable and could diagnose our ailments and offer remedies that alleviated our distress - often without the need for any extensive tests or unnecessary medications that may cause side effects.

Healthcare here in India's major towns and cities is getting complicated and challenging. The commercialization of healthcare has introduced a layer of expense. In light of all these factors this book was a great read.

Prayers that all are inspired enough to dedicate a little bit of time and effort toward maintaining their health.
Great review, as always, Gerry.

[patricia MGBEMENA]

I like that the author Barbara Galutia Regis advocates patients, families, and health providers and I believe that healthcare could be better here in the USA.

[Victor Nwabuisi]

I appreciate how this book seems to empower patients by explaining the many roles in healthcare and how to make smart choices like selecting providers and managing insurance. thank you for the educative review.

[Chi Chiu Michael Mak]

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

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5 out of 5 stars

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Do you know how to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of a catastrophic medical crisis? Do you feel that you are organized to deal with a medical crisis? Are you able to afford health insurance? Do you feel that as a patient in need of guidance and information you are being listened to? Do you know what a naturopath or a phlebotomist does for a living? If you answered no to any or all of the above questions it might be worth your while to read Surviving the Business of Healthcare by Barbara Galutia Regis PA-C.

Barbara Galutia Regis is a physician assistant who advocates for patients, families, and health providers. She feels that there is a great disconnect in healthcare in America. She wants to help people navigate the confusing array of choices that make up the healthcare system. She feels that access to adequate healthcare is a right that everyone in America should have. Her goals are to clarify the choices and work toward helping people acquire their right to adequate healthcare.

I believe that her book answered the calling to do the above. The first five chapters brought me to a mindset filled with thoughts about the healthcare system and how I have survived it. I read what Barbara had to share about receiving a diagnosis of skin cancer and the treatment she benefitted from. She also shared her experiences of growing up with a father who was a doctor serving his town, and why she chose to become a physician assistant in her thirties after a career as a music teacher. The next twenty-four chapters covered subjects such as; how to choose your primary care provider, the many professions in the healthcare sector and their roles, a short history of healthcare in America, health insurance options, how to save money and avoid using up health insurance by shopping around for prescription and non-prescription drugs, and the importance of owning catastrophic health insurance, to name a few. The chapters were all short in length but offered essential information. The author held my interest by sprinkling anecdotes, from her life, through the book. These stories had the effect of making me reflect on my growing-up years while reminiscing about the way healthcare used to be in those times.

After reading this book, you will have a better understanding of how the healthcare system works, what options are available for you to use in preparation for or during a health-related crisis, and how to strategize according to your situation so that the healthcare system serves you as you need it to.

I enjoyed reading this book because it was a quick and easy read. It was well-edited and educational. I did not find anything to dislike about this book. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

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Barbara's emphasis on patient advocacy and the importance of catastrophic health insurance make the book valuable and insightful. Did you like her personal anecdotes more or her factual guidance more?

[Gerry Steen]

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

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5 out of 5 stars

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Do you know how to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of a catastrophic medical crisis? Do you feel that you are organized to deal with a medical crisis? Are you able to afford health insurance? Do you feel that as a patient in need of guidance and information you are being listened to? Do you know what a naturopath or a phlebotomist does for a living? If you answered no to any or all of the above questions it might be worth your while to read Surviving the Business of Healthcare by Barbara Galutia Regis PA-C.

Barbara Galutia Regis is a physician assistant who advocates for patients, families, and health providers. She feels that there is a great disconnect in healthcare in America. She wants to help people navigate the confusing array of choices that make up the healthcare system. She feels that access to adequate healthcare is a right that everyone in America should have. Her goals are to clarify the choices and work toward helping people acquire their right to adequate healthcare.

I believe that her book answered the calling to do the above. The first five chapters brought me to a mindset filled with thoughts about the healthcare system and how I have survived it. I read what Barbara had to share about receiving a diagnosis of skin cancer and the treatment she benefitted from. She also shared her experiences of growing up with a father who was a doctor serving his town, and why she chose to become a physician assistant in her thirties after a career as a music teacher. The next twenty-four chapters covered subjects such as; how to choose your primary care provider, the many professions in the healthcare sector and their roles, a short history of healthcare in America, health insurance options, how to save money and avoid using up health insurance by shopping around for prescription and non-prescription drugs, and the importance of owning catastrophic health insurance, to name a few. The chapters were all short in length but offered essential information. The author held my interest by sprinkling anecdotes, from her life, through the book. These stories had the effect of making me reflect on my growing-up years while reminiscing about the way healthcare used to be in those times.

After reading this book, you will have a better understanding of how the healthcare system works, what options are available for you to use in preparation for or during a health-related crisis, and how to strategize according to your situation so that the healthcare system serves you as you need it to.

I enjoyed reading this book because it was a quick and easy read. It was well-edited and educational. I did not find anything to dislike about this book. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

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Surviving the Business of Healthcare
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon

Barbara's emphasis on patient advocacy and the importance of catastrophic health insurance make the book valuable and insightful. Did you like her personal anecdotes more or her factual guidance more?

I liked her anecdotes and her factual guidance equally. They gave the book balance and kept me interested.