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"An informative and comprehensive analysis of an industry's shortcomings." - Kirkus Reviews

The] ]Hidden] ]Crisis]] ] discusses what the author calls the cracks in the American healthcare foundation. These cracks cause the needless deaths of Americans and spiraling healthcare costs, the most imminent threats to our society. This book highlights several complexities and issues to promote discussion and educate the readers about the healthcare system. The] ]book] ]also] ]details] ]several] ]bizarre] ]business] ]models] ]and] ]quirky] ]things] ]that] ]are] ]unique] ]to] ]American] ]healthcare.]

The book ] ]point]s ]out] ]why] ]American] ]consumers] ]need] ]to] ]understand] ]the] ]healthcare] ]system] ]better]; ]it] ]shows] ]how] ]they] ]can] ]maneuver] ]cleverly to] ]save] ]their] ]lives] ]and] ]thousands] ]of] ]dollars.] ]It] also ]empowers ]healthcare] ]executives, ] ]administrators, ] ]providers, ] ]consultants, ] ]innovators, ] ]entrepreneurs, ] ]and] ]technologists] ]with information around how] ]the] ]system] ]functions, ] ]and] ]how] ]they] ]can] ]make] ]the] ]overall system] ]better.] ]

Whether you are a consumer of healthcare, work in the healthcare industry (health systems and providers, health plans, pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, brokers, consulting companies, healthcare technology, or other healthcare companies), or are otherwise engaged in the field, the book is a must-read.