Health systems and services Books

Book SynopsisHIPAA violation costs can be as high as $1.5 million per year or could result in jail time. Having a handy and concise guideline reference can protect health care professionals and their patients from missteps that could unknowingly cause violations. This inexpensive 6 page laminated guide can support managers, owners, privacy & security officers and staff day to day or in training, as well as students in HIPAA compliance courses. 6 page laminated guide includes: HIPAA Rules & Related Laws When HIPAA Applies HIPAA-Related Risks HIPAA Enforcements HIPAA Privacy Rule Requirements HIPAA Security Rule Requirements HIPAA Data Breach Notification Rule Requirements HIPAA Privacy, Security & Compliance in Practice Additional Resources

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Book SynopsisThe American health care system is terminally ill. It is astonishingly expensive, remarkably variable in quality, and incapable of stemming the rising tide of chronic illness in our population. Yet, the majority of Americans believe it is the best system in the world and cling to the belief that, far from ailing, it delivers care superior to those of countries across the globe. The system has obliged us by providing an elaborate set of myths and misconceptions about American health care that significantly shape our beliefs. These myths keep us blissfully ignorant about the true quality, safety, and value of the care we receive. This ignorance has a price: it leads us to draw erroneous conclusions about our conditions, fail to properly evaluate potential treatment options, and rarely question our providers' competency.The Myths of Modern Medicine looks at the real issues contributing to the dysfunction of our healthcare system and how these issues affect the care we receive. The book,Trade ReviewPolicy makers and industry leaders should read the book for Leifer’s big-picture view of the issues. * The Kansas City Star *Perhaps the greatest merit of . . . [this] book is the hope that they will create meaningful discussions among those less intimately familiar with the health care system, flaws and all. Additionally, the [book] will speak to those caring for an elderly family member. The [book does] serve a valuable purpose. Readers of this journal may want to [give this as a gift] to those less well versed in health care. They explain what must seem an odd reluctance on the part of those more deeply immersed in health care to scrutinize health-related recommendations and to rethink the inclination to seek treatment for every risk or condition. * Health Affairs *In this profoundly important book, John Leifer exposes the underbelly of American medicine—the greed, arrogance, and failures that permeate our health care system at all levels. A must-read for those of us receiving care, as well as those giving it, The Myths of Modern Medicine will open every consumer’s eyes and alert providers that we are on to their less-than-stellar practices. But Leifer does not just expose the problems; he offers viable and realistic solutions including steps consumers can take to protect themselves from shoddy medicine. This is a must-own book for anyone interested in their health care and those who provide it. -- Charles B. Inlander, consumer health advocate, best-selling author, commentator and founding president of the People’s Medical SocietyJohn Leifer's book identifies and then destroys comfortable, commonly held beliefs about the effectiveness of the US healthcare system. [It is] a provocative must read for anyone interested in improved system outcomes and their own well-being. This passionate contribution should reignite an overdue post Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) conversation. While addressing the 'truths' of the system, the author offers a handy, comprehensive guide to assist consumers in taking affirmative steps to improve their own health and healthcare outcomes. -- Roderick L. Bremby, former secretary, Kansas Department of Health and EnvironmentWhite House officials argue that healthcare in the United States is very sick. They have created a bloated bureaucracy tasked with addressing its problems. Just in the nick of time, John Leifer's new book, The Myths of Modern Medicine, comes along and identifies not only the foundational myths obscuring the true nature of our health system's illness but a more pragmatic and less expensive solution...dealing with the real issues. Precisely the book we have long needed. Easy to read, hard to take, but just the treatment we needed and just in time! -- Richard Hastings, president and CEO emeritus, Saint Luke's Health SystemTable of ContentsIntroduction Myth 1: The United States boasts the best health care in the world. Myth 2: Shopping for health care is like shopping for a car: You base your decisions on good information. Myth 3: Medical interventions are based upon scientific evidence of positive outcomes regarding best practices. As a result, patients receive precisely the care they need. Myth 4: Where one chooses to receive care will have no bearing on their treatment options, outcomes, or cost. Myth 5: All physicians are created equal. Myth 6: There’s no better place to be when you are ill than the hospital. Myth 7: The prescription I was given is safe, proven, and effective. Myth 8: I’m just the patient. I’m not part of the problem. Myth 9: My insurance company’s first concern is my health. Myth 10: When all else fails, at least the system will allow me to die with dignity. Epilogue Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThis book offers readers an insider’s assessment of doctor-patient communication and provides patients with strategies for making the most of their doctor’s visits.Trade ReviewWhat is the most commonly performed procedure done by a doctor? The answer is surprisingly simple: interviewing patients. The medical interview has four major purposes: building rapport, collecting information, educating, and proposing possible treatments. Berger, an internal-medicine specialist at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, dissects the dynamics and studies the flow of doctor-patient encounters. He offers suggestions for effectively communicating with your doctor (even when you are nervous, embarrassed, and intimidated). Some of the most frequent emotions surfacing during a doctor’s visit are fear, anger, sadness, and frustration. Yet good physicians can help patients plot a course through difficult times by expressing empathy and exercising “emotional nimbleness.” Berger writes, “Healing depends on sensitive emotional navigation as much as objective truth.” Every visit to the doctor’s office is an opportunity for a new beginning and an important dialogue about remaining healthy or feeling better. Patients should feel comfortable about expressing their concerns, and physicians need to listen carefully. Berger’s book lays a strong foundation. * Booklist *Dr. Berger provides practical, effective advice for how to better communicate with your doctor. By following this book's advice, patients can more effectively communicate, better understand what they should do, and ultimately be more likely to get and stay well. -- Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD, Director of the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, Johns Hopkins Medicine ; author of Safe Patients, Smart Hospitals: How One Doctor's Checklist Can Help Us Change Health Care from the Inside OutI have read a great many books written by patients that focus on how to survive a hospital stay or contain guidance to help the reader get the most out of their doctor’s appointment. I have also read a great deal of such books written by doctors. These tomes are often written in an earnest manner but can be hard for the layman to follow. I was so excited when I heard Zackary Berger would be writing this book, Talking to Your Doctor. I was familiar with his lyrical writing style from articles and blogs. I am pleased to see his talent on full display in this long form narrative. “Talking to Your Doctor” is humorous and insightful. I got a real kick out of his decision to focus on embarrassing questions in Chapter 11. Not many authors have the subtle wit to make such comparisons. Please read this lovely conversation that is wrapped within the pages of a book. You will not regret it. -- Regina Holliday, Patient Rights Artist and Activist, The Walking GalleryThere are many reasons that poorer people are sicker people, but one that's often overlooked is miscommunication between doctors and their poorest, most marginalized patients. While it's usually the case that doctors are from Mars and patients from Venus, this is especially the case when there are gaps in language, culture, education and class. In Talking to Your Doctor, Zackary Berger shows us how to turn those all-too-brief and awkward exchanges into a foundation for getting better. -- Tina Rosenberg, author of Children of Cain: Violence and the Violent in Latin AmericaIn Talking to Your Doctor, Zackary Berger provides an invaluable lesson to patients—regardless of being in a chronic disease state or suffering a single bout of illness, patients must take responsibility for clearly communicating their symptoms and desired outcomes of care to their doctors. Clinical findings cannot do what the patient voice can do in defining what sickness means to the individual patient. With Berger’s guidance, patients can empower themselves to better explain their concerns and work with their doctors to achieve meaningful solutions. Berger also encourages his fellow physicians to engage in redefining the doctor-patient relationship to be one of mutual respect and open dialogue so that both doctor and patient find greater satisfaction in their clinical interactions. -- Sarah E. Kucharski, Patient Advocate, Health Blogger (AfternoonNapper), CEO/Chairman and Founder of FMD ChatDr. Berger rigorously reviews the ins and outs of doctor-patient communication to find what you need to do to get the best healthcare: better conversations with your doctor. -- Victor Montori, MD, MSc, professor of Medicine, Mayo ClinicTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Dedications Chapter 1: The Most Frequent Procedure Chapter 2: Visit Time and Clock Time Chapter 3: What We Want as Patients: Lessons from Communication Science Chapter 4: The Doctor as a Professional - in Our Eyes Chapter 5: Measuring How Good Our Doctors Are Chapter 6: Telling Our Story: Taking the Time to Express Our Health Concerns to Ourselves and Others Chapter 7: Make The Most of the Visit Through Mindfulness Chapter 8: How To Communicate Even While Intimidated, Limited, Uncomfortable, or Under-Educated Chapter 9: What We’re Talking About: Negotiating The Agenda With the Doctor Chapter 10: Acknowledge - and Use - Emotion and Motivation Chapter 11: How To Talk to the Doctor About What Makes You Nervous, Embarrassed, or Grossed Out Chapter 12: Making Healthy Communities with Healthy Communication Chapter 13: Learning How to Want Less: Creating a Resource-Sparing Medical Culture Together with Our Doctors Chapter 14: Transforming Our Health Care System Through Communication and Collaboration Bibliography

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Book SynopsisSome painful news: Canada no longer has the best health-care system in the world.How might we fix Canada's health-care system? Why would we want to? What's stopping us from doing so? These three questions lie at the heart of this in-depth exploration of one of the biggest political and personal issues facing Canadians.Skyvington explains why change has to occur, in light of the implications of doing nothing, and describes how Canadians can and must get involved to save our health-care system.This May Hurt a Bit is meant to provide a blueprint for change once those in charge finally acknowledge the most inconvenient truth namely, that Canada's health-care system is in poor health.Trade ReviewOne part memoir, two parts jeremiad, This May Hurt a Bit demands a discussion on healthcare. Skyvington pokes, prods, and provokes until he gets the debate Canadians need * Shawn Whatley, MD, past president of the Ontario Medical Association, author of No More Lethal Waits *Skyvington uses a lifetime of experience to do more than just tell the story of our healthcare system. He uses it to skillfully offer a bold, comprehensive prescription for its ailments * Jaime Watt, executive chairman, Navigator *Stephen Skyvington’s perspective on the intersection of politics and health care in Canada is unique and without equal. No previous account has shed such clear light on how government decision-makers and key health players interact and determine how – or whether – our health system works. This May Hurt a Bit offers a fearless and independent critical analysis and prescription for action that provides a crucial contribution to the future of health care policy-making in Canada. * Dan Rath, co-author, Not Without Cause – David Peterson’s Fall From Grace *Stephen Skyvington has written a must-read for anyone interested in exploring an honest and provocative framework for the creation of an effective, responsive and sustainable healthcare system that doesn't bankrupt the government. * Wayne Clancy, founder, MindSuiteMetrics and HealthCarePossibilities.com *Skyvington’s book documents how everyone has screwed up health care, and what we must do to save it. The prescriptions are strong, but they may save your life! * — Richard Worzel, leading futurist, speaker, and author *Skyvington has seen the decline of Ontario's health care from every perspective, including a stint as an insider at the Ontario Medical Association. He is not one to pull punches, and this book is no exception. Every doctor should read this book. So should every patient. And it will hurt a bit. * — William G. Hughes, MD, FRCPC, Cardiologist *For decades, Stephen Skyvington has seen Canadian health care through the eyes of doctors, politicians, and as a patient. He knows what’s wrong with our system and what it needs to once again become the best in the world. * Dr. Douglas Mark – President, DoctorsOntario *Table of Contents Foreword by Dr. Brian Day Prologue: The Roots of Coincidence Part I: Back to the Future Part II: “If It’s Free, It’s for Me” Interlude: The Hypocritical Oath Part III: First, Do No Harm Part IV: The Big Fix Coda: “That’s All, Folks!” Acknowledgements Notes Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisThis book provides insight into how the Canadian health care system is financed and organized, how it has evolved over time, and how well it performs relative to peer countries.Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements List of abbreviations and acronyms List of tables, figures and boxes Abstract Executive summary 1 Introduction 1.1 Geography and sociodemography 1.2 Economic context 1.3 Political context 1.4 Health status 2 Organization and governance 2.1 Historical background 2.2 Organization 2.3 Decentralization and centralization 2.4 Planning 2.5 Intersectorality 2.6 Health information systems 2.7 Regulation 2.8 Person-centred care 3 Financing 3.1 Health expenditure 3.2 Sources of revenue and financial flows 3.3 Overview of the statutory financing system 3.4 Out-of-pocket payments 3.5 Private health insurance 3.6 Social insurance 3.7 Other 3.8 Payment mechanisms 4 Physical and human resources 4.1 Physical resources 4.2 Human resources 5 Provision of services 5.1 Public health 5.2 Patient pathways 5.3 Primary care 5.4 Specialized care 5.5 Urgent and emergency care 5.6 Pharmaceutical care 5.7 Rehabilitation/intermediate care 5.8 Long-term care 5.9 Services for informal carers 5.10 Palliative care 5.11 Mental health care 5.12 Dental care 5.13 Health services for Indigenous peoples 6 Principal health reforms 6.1 Analysis of recent reforms 6.2 Future developments 7 Assessment of the health system 7.1 Health system governance 7.2 Accessibility 7.3 Financial protection 7.4 Health care quality 7.5 Health system outcomes 7.6 Health system efficiency 8 Conclusions 9 Appendices 9.1 References 9.2 Useful websites 9.3 HiT methodology and production process 9.4 The review process 9.5 About the authors Index

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Book SynopsisDrawing on fifty years of experience caring for children and adults, Dr. Richard Moskowitz examines the risks of vaccines, the persistent denials by manufacturers and doctors, and our current policy regarding them.Weaving together a tapestry of observed facts, clinical and basic science research, news reports from the media, and actual cases from his own practice, he offers a systematic review of the subject as a whole.He provides scientific evidence for his clinical impression that the vaccination process, by its very nature, imposes substantial risks of disease, injury, and death that have been persistently denied and covered up by manufacturers, the CDC, and the coterie of doctors who speak for it.With the aim of acknowledging these risks, taking them seriously, understanding them more holistically, and ultimately assessing them on a deeper level, he proposes a nationwide debate based on objective scientific research, including what we already know and what still needs to be investigated in the future.He argues that with no serious public health emergency to justify them, requiring vaccines of everyone deprives us all of genuinely informed consent, and prevents parents from making health-care decisions for our children, basic human rights that we still profess to hold dear.For the present, given the legitimate controversy surrounding the mandates, he proposes that most vaccines simply be made optional and that further research into their risks and benefits be conducted by an independent agency in the public interest, untainted by industry funding, CDC sponsorship, and the quasi-religious sanctimony that is widely invoked on their behalf.Trade Review"This book is a masterpiece and a must-read for anyone with concerns about the safety and efficacy of vaccines. Engaging and highly accessible, it weaves together cases from Dr. Moskowitz's own practice with detailed discussion of the scientifically proven links between vaccines and autoimmune disease, SIDS, neurological disorders like autism and ADHD, and the sordid backstory of mandatory vaccination in America." --Stephanie Seneff, PhD, senior research scientist, MIT"Dr. Moskowitz's book provides invaluable help for parents seeking to make up their minds about childhood vaccines. It is well thought out and filled with scientific insight, common sense, and practical wisdom. It synthesizes the scientific, medical, legal, and ethical issues around childhood vaccination like no other book on the market today." --Mary Holland, JD, research scholar, NYU School of Law"Richard Moskowitz is the kind of enlightened, compassionate physician every family wants and deserves. His thoughtful, well-researched perspective on vaccines proposes an ethic of informed consent and individual choice, not authoritarian enforcement of a one-size-fits-all policy. This book not only educates, but empowers and inspires as well." --Barbara Loe Fisher, cofounder and president, National Vaccine Information Center"Vaccines is a thorough exposition of the subject, including case histories from Dr. Moskowitz's long experience, supported by credible scientific research, as well as related issues of law and ethics, historical and political background, and even some original hypotheses of his own regarding so much about vaccines that remains unexplored and unknown. It is eminently worth reading for medical professionals and laypeople alike." --Janet Levatin, MD, board-certified pediatrician"WOW! Dr. Moskowitz has been exposing the truth about vaccines for many years. His new book is stunning. It brings forth vital information ignored in mainstream medical texts. Thorough and authoritative, it is an essential addition to every vaccine investigator's library." --Sherri Tenpenny, DO, AOBNMM, ABIHM, author of Saying No to Vaccines"This book is a masterpiece and a must-read for anyone with concerns about the safety and efficacy of vaccines. Engaging and highly accessible, it weaves together cases from Dr. Moskowitz's own practice with detailed discussion of the scientifically proven links between vaccines and autoimmune disease, SIDS, neurological disorders like autism and ADHD, and the sordid backstory of mandatory vaccination in America." --Stephanie Seneff, PhD, senior research scientist, MIT"Dr. Moskowitz's book provides invaluable help for parents seeking to make up their minds about childhood vaccines. It is well thought out and filled with scientific insight, common sense, and practical wisdom. It synthesizes the scientific, medical, legal, and ethical issues around childhood vaccination like no other book on the market today." --Mary Holland, JD, research scholar, NYU School of Law"Richard Moskowitz is the kind of enlightened, compassionate physician every family wants and deserves. His thoughtful, well-researched perspective on vaccines proposes an ethic of informed consent and individual choice, not authoritarian enforcement of a one-size-fits-all policy. This book not only educates, but empowers and inspires as well." --Barbara Loe Fisher, cofounder and president, National Vaccine Information Center"Vaccines is a thorough exposition of the subject, including case histories from Dr. Moskowitz's long experience, supported by credible scientific research, as well as related issues of law and ethics, historical and political background, and even some original hypotheses of his own regarding so much about vaccines that remains unexplored and unknown. It is eminently worth reading for medical professionals and laypeople alike." --Janet Levatin, MD, board-certified pediatrician"WOW! Dr. Moskowitz has been exposing the truth about vaccines for many years. His new book is stunning. It brings forth vital information ignored in mainstream medical texts. Thorough and authoritative, it is an essential addition to every vaccine investigator's library." --Sherri Tenpenny, DO, AOBNMM, ABIHM, author of Saying No to Vaccines

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Book Synopsis'A must-read especially if you still think vaccines are provably safe and effective!' — Stephanie Seneff, PhD, senior research scientist at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence LaboratoryJabbed demonstrates that the medical procedure hailed as the greatest medical advancement in history — vaccines — is a racket run by criminals and gullible believers who have replaced vaccine science with the religion of vaccinology. Vaccine marketers teach believers to fear, shame, and scapegoat anyone foolish enough to question the sanctity of vaccines. Such an environment is not the domain of science, rather it's the breeding ground of tyranny.Jabbed exposes this tyranny. From polio and smallpox to medical journals, medical curricula, congressional hearings, regulatory policies, White House statements, and executive orders, Jabbed shines light on the dark underbelly of Big Pharma, Big Medicine, and Big Government. A vaccine informed public is the only thing that will have the power to stop vaccine industry sociopaths and to hold them accountable for their crimes.Jabbed informs and immunises against three of the most dangerous epidemics in history: tyranny, greed, and corruption. Once immunised, the growing vaccine-informed community will have the power to stand up and dismantle the vaccine paradigm and program and to punish the perpetrators of what may well be the greatest medical fraud ever perpetrated on the human race: vaccines.

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Book SynopsisA WALL STREET JOURNAL and USA TODAY NATIONAL BESTSELLER It’s been said that true wealth is good health; and we couldn’t agree more. Millions of people have awakened over the past few years from a nightmare in healthcare—a corrupt ecosystem designed to keep patients dependent and physicians beholden to corporations instead of patient care. We have a solution, and you’re a part of it. The Wellness Company has brought together the brightest minds and bravest hearts in seven unique stories of courage, synchronicity, and hope. The Next Wave Is Brave illustrates to the reader the precise journey forward with tangible direction from the authors in the spirit of gratitude for the opportunity of our lifetime. Together, we can restore medical freedom. This book is our blueprint.

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Book SynopsisOne of America’s top healthcare leaders offers a prescription to fix an ailing and inequitable healthcare system In Health, Hope, and Healing for All, Eugene A. Woods, CEO of Advocate Health, one of the largest non-profit health systems in the nation, provides a riveting behind-the-scenes look at healthcare in the United States. By sharing his insights from three decades in healthcare administration, as well as his personal journey, readers gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing healthcare systems and the impact on all of us. Woods sheds light on the inequities our communities face, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and presents actionable prescriptions to create a more equitable, just and accessible healthcare system. He tackles tough questions around the affordability of healthcare, rising drug prices, alarming clinical shortages and more. As a Black healthcare CEO, Woods shares his personal experiences with injustice and charts a path towards meaningful change. His optimistic outlook and passion for transformation and innovation inspire readers to believe in the power of unity and resilience in the face of adversity.Health, Hope, and Healing for All is a must-read for those working in healthcare, policymakers, and individuals seeking hope and answers in an uncertain healthcare landscape. Supported by Woods' expertise and credibility, the book presents real solutions to the current crisis and highlights the urgent need to ensure accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare for every American.

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Book SynopsisBlending personal anecdotes with hard science, an accomplished physician, researcher, and science communicator gives you the tools to avoid medical misinformation and take control of your health​: 'A brilliant step toward patients and physicians alike reclaiming a sense of confidence in a system that often feels overwhelming and mismanaged' (Gabby Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Universe Has Your Back).   We live in an age of medical miracles. Never in the history of humankind has so much talent and energy been harnessed to cure disease. So why does it feel like it’s getting harder to live our healthiest lives? Why does it seem like “experts” can’t agree on anything, and why do our interactions with medical professionals feel less personal, less honest, and less impactful than ever? Through stories from his own practice and historical case studies, Dr. F. Perry Wilson, a physician and researcher from the Yale School of Medicine, explains how and why the doctor-patient relationship has eroded in recent years and illuminates how profit-driven companies—from big Pharma to healthcare corporations—have corrupted what should have been medicine’s golden age. By clarifying the realities of the medical field today, Dr. Wilson gives readers the tools they need to make informed decisions, from evaluating the validity of medical information online to helping caregivers advocate for their loved ones, in the doctor’s office and with the insurance company. Dr. Wilson wants readers to understand medicine and medical science the way he does: as an imperfect and often frustrating field, but still the best option for getting well. To restore trust between patients, doctors, medicine, and science, we need to be honest, we need to know how to spot misinformation, and we need to avoid letting skepticism ferment into cynicism. For it is only by redefining what “good medicine” is—science that is well-researched, rational, safe, effective, and delivered with compassion, empathy, and trust—that the doctor-patient relationship can be truly healed. 

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Book SynopsisProvides the reader with practical guidance and expert insights for addressing near-term pressures, achieving long-term goals, and managing pitfalls that can derail effective planning. Descriptions, examples, and guidelines lead the reader step-by-step through a proven strategic planning process.

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