I’m happy I stumbled across this ebook!
- Madeleinexo
- New Trial Member
- Posts: 2
- Joined: June 2nd, 2021, 12:03 pm
I’m happy I stumbled across this ebook!
- Sushan
- Book of the Month Discussion Leader
- Posts: 2256
- Joined: February 19th, 2021, 8:12 pm
- Contact:
Re: I’m happy I stumbled across this ebook!
– William James
- Madeleinexo
- New Trial Member
- Posts: 2
- Joined: June 2nd, 2021, 12:03 pm
Re: I’m happy I stumbled across this ebook!
- LuckyR
- Moderator
- Posts: 7996
- Joined: January 18th, 2015, 1:16 am
Re: I’m happy I stumbled across this ebook!
- Sushan
- Book of the Month Discussion Leader
- Posts: 2256
- Joined: February 19th, 2021, 8:12 pm
- Contact:
Re: I’m happy I stumbled across this ebook!
I really do not think that that was an error. Or that should be a newly built hospital or a newly installed computer system. Seemingly someone has tried to pull a scandal, but dur to the vigilance of the patient it has been failed. Imagine how many such things can happen without knowledge of the patients or merely ignored by people. Today most of the systems are corrupted, and healthcare is not an exception from that.Madeleinexo wrote: ↑June 2nd, 2021, 4:03 pm Yes, yes yes! SO MUCH YES! I feel so bad for people who don’t know how corrupt The healthcare world can be! I had a friend who asked for an itemized list of her medical bills after being in the hospital for three days.. her total was “reduced” due to “error” by almost $3,200 what does this tell you?
– William James
- Sushan
- Book of the Month Discussion Leader
- Posts: 2256
- Joined: February 19th, 2021, 8:12 pm
- Contact:
Re: I’m happy I stumbled across this ebook!
I agree that today's world is mainly based on information, and many people are well informed. But that does not mean that everyone is informed about everything. This information can be basic information to you and me, but there can be hundreds who are actually benefitted from this sort of a book, though in this new era there are less readers with all this new technology.
US Literacy Rate and Illiteracy Statistics. 32 million adults can not read in the United States equal to 14% of the population. 2. 21% of US adults read below the 5th grade level. 3. 19% of high school graduates can not read. 4. 85% of juveniles who interact with the juvenile court system are considered functionally illiterate.
This is something that I found on internet and that actually surprised me. Reference is mentioned below.
brandongaille.com/us-literacy-rate-and- ... tatistics/
– William James
- LuckyR
- Moderator
- Posts: 7996
- Joined: January 18th, 2015, 1:16 am
Re: I’m happy I stumbled across this ebook!
But even the illiterate are typically aware of Medicaid fraud on the TV news.Sushan wrote: ↑June 3rd, 2021, 2:10 amI agree that today's world is mainly based on information, and many people are well informed. But that does not mean that everyone is informed about everything. This information can be basic information to you and me, but there can be hundreds who are actually benefitted from this sort of a book, though in this new era there are less readers with all this new technology.
US Literacy Rate and Illiteracy Statistics. 32 million adults can not read in the United States equal to 14% of the population. 2. 21% of US adults read below the 5th grade level. 3. 19% of high school graduates can not read. 4. 85% of juveniles who interact with the juvenile court system are considered functionally illiterate.
This is something that I found on internet and that actually surprised me. Reference is mentioned below.
brandongaille.com/us-literacy-rate-and- ... tatistics/
- Sushan
- Book of the Month Discussion Leader
- Posts: 2256
- Joined: February 19th, 2021, 8:12 pm
- Contact:
Re: I’m happy I stumbled across this ebook!
Well, that is quite possible. The percentage of TV owners in USA is higher than its literacy. And with the average IQ of the country being 98 (there are ones who have a IQ below 70 as well), by now almost all people should be aware of medical malpractices and frauds. But there is no harm in reminding about them from time to time.LuckyR wrote: ↑June 3rd, 2021, 2:17 amBut even the illiterate are typically aware of Medicaid fraud on the TV news.Sushan wrote: ↑June 3rd, 2021, 2:10 amI agree that today's world is mainly based on information, and many people are well informed. But that does not mean that everyone is informed about everything. This information can be basic information to you and me, but there can be hundreds who are actually benefitted from this sort of a book, though in this new era there are less readers with all this new technology.
US Literacy Rate and Illiteracy Statistics. 32 million adults can not read in the United States equal to 14% of the population. 2. 21% of US adults read below the 5th grade level. 3. 19% of high school graduates can not read. 4. 85% of juveniles who interact with the juvenile court system are considered functionally illiterate.
This is something that I found on internet and that actually surprised me. Reference is mentioned below.
brandongaille.com/us-literacy-rate-and- ... tatistics/
– William James
- Wildflower7297
- New Trial Member
- Posts: 1
- Joined: June 3rd, 2021, 7:03 am
Re: I’m happy I stumbled across this ebook!
- Sushan
- Book of the Month Discussion Leader
- Posts: 2256
- Joined: February 19th, 2021, 8:12 pm
- Contact:
Re: I’m happy I stumbled across this ebook!
Most people think, as you mentioned, though others are being cheated I may be excluded.Wildflower7297 wrote: ↑June 3rd, 2021, 7:16 am I agree that most people are most likely aware that the healthcare system is flawed and there is a lot of medical fraud going on. I also think that people may be in the mindset of that won’t happen to me and that is something that happens to other people. It is also possible that some people may not know how to recognize when a doctor is being fraudulent or what to do when this happens.
The other important point that you have mentioned is when you are met with a medically related scandal, do you know what to do, who to speak to and when to act? This author does not cover such legal aspects in detail in her book, but she helps you to prevent from getting cheated and also to identify early if you are being cheated, so then you may have enough time to act. It is good to be early than being late.
Different people can make use of this book in different ways and means.
– William James
- Serenity_Dawn
- New Trial Member
- Posts: 1
- Joined: June 3rd, 2021, 5:39 pm
As someone who has worked in and around the healthcare industry for years, this book is a welcome source of information.
- LuckyR
- Moderator
- Posts: 7996
- Joined: January 18th, 2015, 1:16 am
Re: I’m happy I stumbled across this ebook!
Well malpractice is a different issue. There is definitely some incorrect medicine being practiced, but the vast majority of it are honest mistakes, unfortunate but not malicious. Fraud OTOH is intentional theft of money but is typically perpetrated against insurance companies, (since that is where the money is) not patients.Sushan wrote: ↑June 3rd, 2021, 3:10 amWell, that is quite possible. The percentage of TV owners in USA is higher than its literacy. And with the average IQ of the country being 98 (there are ones who have a IQ below 70 as well), by now almost all people should be aware of medical malpractices and frauds. But there is no harm in reminding about them from time to time.LuckyR wrote: ↑June 3rd, 2021, 2:17 amBut even the illiterate are typically aware of Medicaid fraud on the TV news.Sushan wrote: ↑June 3rd, 2021, 2:10 amI agree that today's world is mainly based on information, and many people are well informed. But that does not mean that everyone is informed about everything. This information can be basic information to you and me, but there can be hundreds who are actually benefitted from this sort of a book, though in this new era there are less readers with all this new technology.
US Literacy Rate and Illiteracy Statistics. 32 million adults can not read in the United States equal to 14% of the population. 2. 21% of US adults read below the 5th grade level. 3. 19% of high school graduates can not read. 4. 85% of juveniles who interact with the juvenile court system are considered functionally illiterate.
This is something that I found on internet and that actually surprised me. Reference is mentioned below.
brandongaille.com/us-literacy-rate-and- ... tatistics/
- mesecathena
- New Trial Member
- Posts: 1
- Joined: June 3rd, 2021, 12:12 pm
Re: I’m happy I stumbled across this ebook!
- RandomReviews
- New Trial Member
- Posts: 2
- Joined: June 5th, 2021, 7:08 pm
The business of health care...
- sand96
- New Trial Member
- Posts: 1
- Joined: June 2nd, 2021, 2:20 pm
Corporate Interest?
Healthcare is obviously a necessity and most of us wouldn't turn down life saving care, which explains why the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries can hone in on that desperation and milk consumers dry if they're not paying close attention. The author reminded me of how medical professionals often take advantage of our need for healthcare. It made me think back on what some friends and family have gone through because of their doctors ordering all sorts of tests and performing certain exams that aren't exactly necessary, or tacking items onto their bills that they (the doctors) can easily get away with if the patient doesn't ask for an itemized bill.
While I like to think most medical professionals have the best of intentions, at the end of the day, healthcare is a business and service providers want to protect their livelihood, so some of these professionals might be looking out more for corporate interest than proper and ethical patient care. On a lighter note, I also loved the clear compassion the author had for those in her care which was clear within the first few pages. It made my heart warm. In all, I thought this book lived up to its title and gave me a solid look into just how tightly interwoven capitalism is with healthcare
2024 Philosophy Books of the Month
2023 Philosophy Books of the Month
Mark Victor Hansen, Relentless: Wisdom Behind the Incomparable Chicken Soup for the Soul
by Mitzi Perdue
February 2023
Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature: How Civilization Destroys Happiness
by Chet Shupe
March 2023