{"product_id":"9780395822821","title":"Health Against Wealth","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Against Wealth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): George Anders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe HMO system is supposed to stop greedy doctors and hospitals from viewing patients as sources of profit. But Health Against Wealth reveals that when you are confronting a medical emergency, the HMO system's cost-saving rules can jeopardize your life. This book, said the Cleveland Plain Dealer, is a \"chilling portrait of the many ways in which HMOs can be hazardous to your health.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"Chilling.\" The Washington Post\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Investigative journalism at it's best.\" The Philadelphia Inquirer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A staff writer for the explains how the cost-cutting measures taken by health maintenance organizations can thwart necessary life-saving treatment. He explains why managed care is so appealing to employers and insurers, and how profit-hungry entrepreneurs have swarmed into the industry and manipulated legislation and regulation with powerful lobbying.\" Booknews, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780395822821\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Harvest","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":41148539404494,"sku":"9780395822821","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780395822821","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}