Health Care in America: Can Our Ailing System Be Healed?
by: John P. Geyman, M.D. Publisher: Butterworth Heinemann (2002) ISBN: 0750673222 Number of pages: 432 Retail Cost: $52.00 Book Description This pragmatic, objective approach to the complex issues surrounding the United States Health Care System successfully bridges the world of health economists/health analysts/policy makers with that of clinicians. Focusing on the main problems— escalating costs, limitations of access, and a wide variety of quality care, this unique book helps you better understand the rapidly changing and complex world of health care. Written from a clinical viewpoint, Dr. Geyman sheds light on the urgency and potential direction of health care reform. Steven M. Markowitz, M.D., Weill Cornell Medical College: “After reading Geyman’s introduction, he won my trust. His credentials as a family physician, as well as an academic physician, will appeal to his intended audience.