An essential guide to successfully navigating the medical insurance world.
357949
What a great guide to the obscure network of our medical insurance plans! Solved! Curing Your Medical Insurance Problems: Advice from MedWise Insurance Advocacy is full of details about what to do & what not to do when it comes to your medical bills and the nightmares so many of us face - especially when our loved ones are sick and having a perfectly awful time of it. This book will be most helpful to almost everyone - who hasn't had a medical bill they didn't understand?! If you want to protect your finances, this is the book for you! It has been essential for me when dealing with the whole medical establishment.
538197
This book is a handy reference for anyone facing a health challenge.  The author gives a picture of the changes we face today in healthcare.  The information is from the nurse and doctor's view that every patient needs to be aware and  become their own advocate for care.  The book makes us realize the importance of knowing our own medical history, diagnoses, and current medications; or to have someone else responsible to be their spokesman when necessary.  The book is an easy read and one to keep for a future medical need for yourself or love one.
1403621
Prior to the publication of this textbook, there were very few current resources to teach communication skills to students. In reviewing this textbook, it became clear to me that this book is an excellent resource for students and clinicians. Each chapter has realistic clinical scenarios that allow for immediate application of knowledge. Chapters focused on generational differences and conflict negotiation are critical skills required for success in today's healthcare environment. Dr. Mueller has an excellent writing style which kept my attention focused on the content. This textbook is essential for anyone who wishes to demonstrate excellent communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

.
1772189
The book is concise, easy to follow, in plain language with helpful definitions. Case examples help the reader grasp the ethical concepts. I recommend it highly as an introductory text, and an up to date review. this 3rd edition covers recent challenges such as the ACA (Obamacare),
RED MD MPH FACP
2645663
I have had this book on my reference shelf for awhile now, and find myself picking it up more often all the time.

When looking at life insurance there are many pieces and topics to cover and that can lead to not only confusion on the part of the consumer, but also to those in the industry to different extents.

There is no "best" policy - only the best policy for the financial objective of the buyer. Getting to that objective and then finding the policy type that fits that need is briefly mentioned specifically in the book under policy suitability. However, the underlying tone of the book throughout - its educational tone - provides information that will allow the reader to see what makes a particular type of policy applicable to the needs at hand - whether they be maximum cash values, specific business applications, etc.

Mr. Steuer also touches on some more advanced upper market tools, such as premium financing, that may be of interest to those involved in sophisticated sales. As someone who has been involved with life insurance analysis for 22 years, I can say that overall this is a very useful and readable book.
953460
Fortified with an MD and an MBA, Dr. Harbin is the ideal fount of know-how for the new physician as he transitions from training to practice.  Well seasoned by 30+ years of experience in medical practice and by leadership positions in key professional organizations, the author draws upon his distinguished career in patient care to help a medical readership manage its business affairs as adroitly as it has been taught to call upon its diagnostic and therapeutic skills --- and, above all, to stress the role of preventive measures in avoiding problems that  might otherwise become serious issues. This book is an insider's treasury of truths that are not likely to be featured by outsider academics from law or business --  certainly not as well nor as concisely. What amazed me, frankly, was the simplicity of his advice, always straightforward and "spot on."  The title is correct, this is a book every clinical doctor should read because it contains practical information for the practicing physician who wants to avoid the pitfalls and penalties of being unfocused on non-medical aspects of his or her work that may be the determinants of a failing vs. a successful professional life.
1186651
"We begin with a riddle. What country's health care system offers the best health services in the world, is constantly criticized for not being accessible enough, and yet is so accessible that overuse is leading to runaway costs? The first part of the riddle reveals that the answer could only be America. The remainder gives the contours of a paradox that vexes policymakers year in and year out. Welcome to health care, American-style.... To carry the health care debate on its next lap, America first needs a clear, well-informed, and well-reasoned analysis of the apparent paradox of its health care system. And it needs an agenda for reform that respects the wonders that modern medicine has developed and the creative market processes that deliver them. Cannon and Tanner offer proposals that would further tap the power of markets to make health care more valuable and more affordable. That makes Healthy Competition essential reading."
--George P. Shultz, Former Secretary of State, from the foreword

"Surprisingly readable, extraordinarily comprehensive, highly persuasive. Read how the key to improving health care in the United States is to convert the patient from a ward of the state to an independent, self-interested customer."
--Milton Friedman, Nobel Laureate in Economics
40090
Healthcare is in a state of rapid change both clinically and economically.  In order to stay current and up-to-date in the business of your medical practice, I recommend reading, "The Physician's Survival Guide to the  Business of Medicine, by Robert Katz, CPA.  I have read the book and have  significantly decreased my account receivables, increased my collections  and even increased the number of new patients after implementing Mr. Katz's  production and bonus program.  This is a must read for every physician that  has any concerns about the economics of health care. Dr. Neil Baum Author  of "Marketing Your Clinical Practice-Ethically, Effectively, and  Economically" and  Take Charge of Your Medical Practice-Practical  Practice Management For the Managed Care Market"
737384
An insightful read that expertly breaks down the basics of Medicare coverage. By focusing on common scenarios, it is an accessible guide for those who may not even be ready to purchase Medicare.
2429262
This textbook is very well written. At first I was a little nervous about taking this course because I thought it was going to be confusing, but this book has really helped me to understand the ins and outs of medical insurance. I now feel more comfortable with the subject.
944663
This book is an excellent introduction and refresher for Advanced Cardiac Life Support guidelines.  Not only that, it also gives many helpful descriptions and illustrations for techniques used in the care of a broad range of patients.  For example, it gives an exhaustive review of IV placement, including the pros and cons of different locations.  It reviews specifics of airway management and illustrates different devices available (eg, ET tube, laryngeal mask airway, bag mask valve device).  It thoroughly reviews ACLS drugs and cardiac drugs in a high-yield manner.  While its intended audience is RNs (for example, mixing instructions for drugs are plentiful), as an MD I found it quite handy, and ACLS students of any stripe should find it useful.

There are a few weaknesses.  While the end-of-chapter question banks are good preparation for the ACLS exam, many questions have equivocal stems or answers.  Therefore they could use more rigourous review for accuracy and clarity. Also, the text and charts occasionally have misspellings which detracts from the otherwise professional appearance and tone of the book.

I read Mastering ACLS in a matter of four hours, skipping the more mundane or already known sections.  I am happy to say that I did well during the ACLS course I took the next day.  My retention of critical material was unquestionably reinforced by this fine review.  I am sure its teaching points will improve the care of patients as well.
4369803
The political season has dug up again a controversial issue that often send jitters down the spines of millions of Americans--Health Insurance. It is a subject most people, whether insured or not, find quite intriguing. The complexity of the Health Insurance policy sometimes gets more complicated as one grows older. And many elderly people are worried about the extent of coverage they could get out of their Health Insurance Policy. It is quite interesting that The Complete Guide to Medicaid and Nursing Home Costs addresses these burning issues with utmost simplicity.
The book unravels many exciting topics related to Health Insurance Policies in the United States. It exposes every necessary information on Medicaid and Medicare: how to be qualified for Medicaid, the extent of its coverage and tips for Medicaid annuities payment for single and married. It gives unique explanation on how to keep your family assets protected, and how you could transfer gifts that won't result in Medicaid penalty. The Guide goes a step further to treat the issue of Wills and Deeds, elder lawyers and some alternative services to Nursing Homes.
Several case studies are discussed, and it also touches on how Medicaid handles patients with Alzheimer's Disease. It highlights Medicaid Policies in different States, making it easy for people to gain a lot of knowledge about Health Insurance Policies by merely flipping through the pages. This Guide will go a long way in debunking some mystery surrounding the subject of Health Insurance.
2427756
It is no surprise that the Fifth Edition of this unique medical reference is better than ever. For those who are new to this authoritative tome, you will immediately notice how well it is organized to help those in an emergency effectively find the answers they need. The chapters cover Mountain Medicine, Cold and Heat, Burns, Fire and Radiation, Rescue and Survival, Injuries and Medical Intervention, Animals Insects and Zoonoses, Plants, Food and Water, Marine Medicine, Travel and Environmental Hazards, Equipment, Special Populations (issue related to children and the elderly) and the Wilderness.

Every subject is carefully explained so the medical injuries surrounding the subject can be identified and understood in context and with greater detail. For example, to understand how to rescue someone from an avalanche, the reader must understand how avalanches are formed.  The book also goes into detail on rescue equipment and their correct use as well as proper self and organized rescues before discussing medical treatments for avalanche victims.

The bulk of the book consists of chapters regarding various injuries and conditions encompassing symptomology, description diagnostic techniques (tests and such) that can be employed, treatment options, and the range of expected prognoses--in a nutshell, what is the likely injury, how do we treat it, and what's the outlook in terms of cure and survival.

A wealth of reliable, understandable information is readily accessible primarily targeting the medical professional but also for the lay person accompanied by very helpful illustrations.

The update is most welcome, as the area of wilderness medicine has grown significantly beyond rescue of mountain climbers to the practice of medicine in situations of constrained resource, during times of catastrophe like 9/11 or Katrina and often in appalling conditions. This new edition also identifies new and better treatments of everything from high-altitude pulmonary and cerebral edema to heart stroke.
792444
With Americans paying punishing prices for healthcare, this easy-to-read guidebook could be a Godsend for many. I hope it lights a path for a new wave of health travelers and gives more people a chance to live longer, healthier lives. Kudos to Mr. Woodman and his research team.
2592531
A resource needed for every office to have great insurance conversations
1144719
I love this book! I have been recommending to patients and giving as gifts since its first edition. It is a practical home medical guide. I especially like the flow charts which help you know how to manage a problem at home or if medical care is needed.
149385
Clinically relevant and up-to-date, as well as being very readable and well organized.