Review of Surviving the Business of Healthcare

[Seetha E]

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

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4 out of 5 stars

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Barbara Galutia Regis, M.S., PA-C, is the author of Surviving the "Business" of Healthcare: Knowledge is Power. She comes from a family of doctors. Despite that, she did initially choose a career in music. Later, in 1992, she was drawn to medicine and decided to pursue it. She graduated with a degree of Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 1997.

The initial chapters of the book speak about her backstory. Her great-grandfather, grandfather, and father have been medical professionals, and she has been in family practice for over twenty years. Cradle-to-grave has been her specialty. She has witnessed the day-to-day lives of her parents. Her father worked hard as a doctor, and her mother was his compassionate support. She has imbibed the idea that providing care always comes first. With her involvement in the present day-to-day management of operations, she has gained immense knowledge and has some valuable inputs to share.

Her unique exposure to this field for a substantially lengthy period of time has allowed her to compare what healthcare entailed then and now for the caregiving practitioner and the recipient. The book covers most health-related subjects. Her opinions have been supported by what her parents went through while they were in a medical facility. She has talked about her interactions with the fraternity while being treated for cancer. She has also shared the particulars of a few of her patients.

As the book is mainly for an American audience, she insists on engaging with a trustworthy personal care provider who can assist with many medical problems and refer specialists when necessary. That would save a lot of money on fees and the hassle of unnecessary tests. She has discussed terms like living wills, elder abuse, and the opioid epidemic, which were scary to learn about. Her careful explanation about respecting patient choices is discussion worthy.

The final section covers the financial side of healthcare. The author talks about how not having health insurance could deplete savings really fast. She addressed methods to reduce drugstore costs. This book can serve as a good introduction for medical students, as it provides a list of medical job profiles. Near the end, she presents statistical evidence to show how healthcare is profit-driven and has benefited CEOs and investors more than patients. She has spoken about how the government could provide inexpensive healthcare.

This book taught me that our top priority should be looking after our health and being ready for any unforeseen health issues with health insurance coverage. Overall, I can confidently state that this book is for everyone interested in understanding modern healthcare. The author aimed to empower readers to make sound decisions on healthcare-related issues through this book, and she has succeeded in doing so.

There were a few minor errors, but they had no negative impact on the reading. I felt the book had too many chapters. Fewer chapters, with related sub-topics grouped within, would have improved the reader's understanding of the subject and allowed readers with specific interests to jump right to their preferred topic more quickly. Hence, I rate this book four stars out of five.

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[Sarah Zain]

Health care and knowing that our health is one of the essentials are very important. I love how you described the book's sections and simplified the subject. Insightful review.

[Seetha E]

Thanks for stopping and sharing your feedback, Sarah.

[Ram Uday Mahajan]

Seems nice book. Ig I will read it in future.

[Thangam 1212]

Barbara Galutia Regis with her experience makes important points. Valuable information shared. Comprehensive 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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4 out of 5 stars

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Barbara Galutia Regis, M.S., PA-C, is the author of Surviving the "Business" of Healthcare: Knowledge is Power. She comes from a family of doctors. Despite that, she did initially choose a career in music. Later, in 1992, she was drawn to medicine and decided to pursue it. She graduated with a degree of Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 1997.

The initial chapters of the book speak about her backstory. Her great-grandfather, grandfather, and father have been medical professionals, and she has been in family practice for over twenty years. Cradle-to-grave has been her specialty. She has witnessed the day-to-day lives of her parents. Her father worked hard as a doctor, and her mother was his compassionate support. She has imbibed the idea that providing care always comes first. With her involvement in the present day-to-day management of operations, she has gained immense knowledge and has some valuable inputs to share.

Her unique exposure to this field for a substantially lengthy period of time has allowed her to compare what healthcare entailed then and now for the caregiving practitioner and the recipient. The book covers most health-related subjects. Her opinions have been supported by what her parents went through while they were in a medical facility. She has talked about her interactions with the fraternity while being treated for cancer. She has also shared the particulars of a few of her patients.

As the book is mainly for an American audience, she insists on engaging with a trustworthy personal care provider who can assist with many medical problems and refer specialists when necessary. That would save a lot of money on fees and the hassle of unnecessary tests. She has discussed terms like living wills, elder abuse, and the opioid epidemic, which were scary to learn about. Her careful explanation about respecting patient choices is discussion worthy.

The final section covers the financial side of healthcare. The author talks about how not having health insurance could deplete savings really fast. She addressed methods to reduce drugstore costs. This book can serve as a good introduction for medical students, as it provides a list of medical job profiles. Near the end, she presents statistical evidence to show how healthcare is profit-driven and has benefited CEOs and investors more than patients. She has spoken about how the government could provide inexpensive healthcare.

This book taught me that our top priority should be looking after our health and being ready for any unforeseen health issues with health insurance coverage. Overall, I can confidently state that this book is for everyone interested in understanding modern healthcare. The author aimed to empower readers to make sound decisions on healthcare-related issues through this book, and she has succeeded in doing so.

There were a few minor errors, but they had no negative impact on the reading. I felt the book had too many chapters. Fewer chapters, with related sub-topics grouped within, would have improved the reader's understanding of the subject and allowed readers with specific interests to jump right to their preferred topic more quickly. Hence, I rate this book four stars out of five.

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Surviving the Business of Healthcare feels really technical. Not sure if I can finish it, but I appreciate the author's thoughtfulness.

[Anu Anand]

I’ve read this book too. It offers a wide-angle view of the American healthcare system from someone who’s lived through every side of it. I found the parts about cost-saving tips and patient rights especially useful. Thank you for this well-rounded review! @Seetha E