Official Review: Rippped Off! by Gilbert Simon MD
Posted: 19 Sep 2020, 10:00
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Rippped Off!" by Gilbert Simon MD.]
Rippped Off! by Gilbert Simon, M.D., is an exposé on the healthcare system of the United States of America. America has been globally represented as having one of the most coveted healthcare systems in the world. There have been many breakthroughs in healthcare, and everyone in the country now lives a much better life, right? Gilbert Simon has revealed in this book that this representation is largely false.
The author began by revealing the history of America’s healthcare system. He skillfully traced, from the postwar era, how both citizens and the government began spending outrageous amounts for low-quality healthcare. He then went on to current practices, by both hospitals and pharmaceutical companies, that have led to prices being hiked more than necessary. The role that fraud has played in all of this was not exempted. He broke down that area and even called out people that have fraudulently escaped with taxpayers’ money. The conclusion arrived at what every individual, including civilians, government officials, hospital administrators, and pharmaceutical companies can do to elevate America’s healthcare system to be truly accessible, high-quality, and affordable for all its residents.
It took the author fifty-one years to complete this book, and it shows. He broke down every detail so expertly that I was marveled at many things that I had no idea about. What made this book even more genuine is that the author was not merely going on a rant or a witch-hunt; he came, able-bodied, with facts. He came with numbers too, and numbers never lie! You’d be surprised at how much America has lost to low-quality healthcare. More than this, the writer also included insider tips that can help medium to low-income earners save tremendously on healthcare.
Another thing I loved was that this book is addressed to everyone. The government, companies, and individuals all have their own part to play in making America’s healthcare system outstanding as it should be. After exposing the problems, the author offered reasonable and doable solutions; this gave the book direction and focus. I was not supposed to laugh because this is a serious topic, but somehow, the author still managed to make me laugh. He used rhetoric and relatable anecdotes that lightened the mood.
Do not be mistaken that this book is a medical textbook of sorts. It is not. It can be read by everyone that has developed some reasoning. Even teenagers can make out almost everything written in it. At some points, the numbers and insurance talk made my head swirl, but it was necessary. The author also included memes that spiced up the whole thing. I could not find even one thing to dislike about this book, so my rating is deservedly 4 out of 4 stars.
The editing was impeccable, with no single error or profanity to be found. I would recommend Rippped Off! to American residents alone, but I believe everyone in the world should read this book. Government officials from other countries definitely have a thing or two to learn from this one. This book is sure to enrage people who have been benefiting from America’s current healthcare system, but that is the aim. The author’s message was clear from the start: make healthcare affordable and high-quality for all!
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Rippped Off!
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Rippped Off! by Gilbert Simon, M.D., is an exposé on the healthcare system of the United States of America. America has been globally represented as having one of the most coveted healthcare systems in the world. There have been many breakthroughs in healthcare, and everyone in the country now lives a much better life, right? Gilbert Simon has revealed in this book that this representation is largely false.
The author began by revealing the history of America’s healthcare system. He skillfully traced, from the postwar era, how both citizens and the government began spending outrageous amounts for low-quality healthcare. He then went on to current practices, by both hospitals and pharmaceutical companies, that have led to prices being hiked more than necessary. The role that fraud has played in all of this was not exempted. He broke down that area and even called out people that have fraudulently escaped with taxpayers’ money. The conclusion arrived at what every individual, including civilians, government officials, hospital administrators, and pharmaceutical companies can do to elevate America’s healthcare system to be truly accessible, high-quality, and affordable for all its residents.
It took the author fifty-one years to complete this book, and it shows. He broke down every detail so expertly that I was marveled at many things that I had no idea about. What made this book even more genuine is that the author was not merely going on a rant or a witch-hunt; he came, able-bodied, with facts. He came with numbers too, and numbers never lie! You’d be surprised at how much America has lost to low-quality healthcare. More than this, the writer also included insider tips that can help medium to low-income earners save tremendously on healthcare.
Another thing I loved was that this book is addressed to everyone. The government, companies, and individuals all have their own part to play in making America’s healthcare system outstanding as it should be. After exposing the problems, the author offered reasonable and doable solutions; this gave the book direction and focus. I was not supposed to laugh because this is a serious topic, but somehow, the author still managed to make me laugh. He used rhetoric and relatable anecdotes that lightened the mood.
Do not be mistaken that this book is a medical textbook of sorts. It is not. It can be read by everyone that has developed some reasoning. Even teenagers can make out almost everything written in it. At some points, the numbers and insurance talk made my head swirl, but it was necessary. The author also included memes that spiced up the whole thing. I could not find even one thing to dislike about this book, so my rating is deservedly 4 out of 4 stars.
The editing was impeccable, with no single error or profanity to be found. I would recommend Rippped Off! to American residents alone, but I believe everyone in the world should read this book. Government officials from other countries definitely have a thing or two to learn from this one. This book is sure to enrage people who have been benefiting from America’s current healthcare system, but that is the aim. The author’s message was clear from the start: make healthcare affordable and high-quality for all!
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Rippped Off!
View: on Bookshelves
