Medicine & Health Care Industry

One day in 2004, Gardiner Harris, a pharmaceutical reporter for The New York Times, was early for a flight and sat down at an airport bar. He struck up a conversation with the woman on the barstool next to him, who happened to be a drug sales rep for Johnson & Johnson. Her horrific story about unethical sales practices and the devastating impact they’d had on her family fundamentally changed the nature of how Harris would cover the company—and the entire pharmaceutical industry—for the Times.

The Company That Solved Health Care describes the fascinating details of Serigraph's program and shows how any company can achieve similar results. This book is a must-listen for any manager responsible for his or her company's health-care expenses, any academic or thinker involved in the health-care debate, and anyone who wants to better understand why health-care costs have been rising and what can be done to achieve price stability while improving patient care.

Are you tired of exercise routines that feel overly complicated or unmotivating? Are you looking for a simple, gentle way to stay active, improve mobility, and feel stronger without leaving your chair? Look no further. This simplified chair yoga guide is designed for seniors looking to achieve healthy weight, improve mobility and flexibility, and feel stronger and more confident—all in just 10 minutes a day from the comfort of a chair!

Crackdown is an intimate portrait of Garth's relationship with opioids, and a searing indictment of a broken system that is failing drug users and non-users alike. With street drugs getting more toxic by the day, drug users and their families, friends and communities are left to pay the price. Crackdown asks us to radically reimagine our approach to drug use, and to envisage a system that helps rather than punishes.

Are you ready for a bold, eye-opening journey through the heart of America’s healthcare system? In this galvanizing audiobook, Christopher Voss, MD, MBA, MS, MLS, FCCP, RPNI—a multi-board-certified physician with experience at top institutions like Stanford, UCSF, Harvard, and the NIH—pulls back the curtain on the systemic flaws undermining patient care.

Ten years ago, the first edition of A Dignified Life changed the way the caregiving community approached Alzheimer's disease by showing caregivers how to act as a Best Friend to the person. Firmly grounded in the latest knowledge about dementia, this expanded edition offers a wealth of tips and advice.

Next Generation NCLEX-PN Audio Study Guide – brought to you by Davidson’s Audiobooks. Your journey to becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) starts here. This is a groundbreaking, comprehensive resource designed to help you master the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) with ease—anytime, anywhere. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or handling daily tasks, this audiobook transforms your routine into an opportunity for success.

Struggling to grasp the complex world of microorganisms? Imagine understanding everything from bacterial cell structures to emerging pathogens as easily as reading a story. In "Microbiology Made Easy," Callie Parker transforms the intricate science of microbiology into engaging, memorable poems that make learning both enjoyable and effective. Are you a healthcare student drowning in dense textbooks? A medical professional seeking a fresh perspective on microbial concepts? Or perhaps an educator looking for an innovative way to teach microbiology?

The Quaker City and its hospitals were pioneers in the field of mental health. Yet by the end of the nineteenth century, its institutions were crowded and patients lived in shocking conditions. The mentally ill were quartered with the dangerously criminal. By 1906, the city had purchased a vast acreage of farmland incorporated into the city, and the Philadelphia Hospital dubbed its new venture Byberry City Farms. From the start, its history was riddled with corruption and committees, investigations and inquests, appropriations and abuse.

Filing for VA disability benefits should be simple—submit your medical records, prove your service connection, and receive the compensation you deserve. But for many veterans, it’s anything but easy. The VA disability system is complicated and full of red tape, leaving thousands of veterans denied benefits or stuck with low ratings. In "Denied: Your VA Disability Claim", you’ll discover why so many claims are rejected and how to fix it. This guide provides practical advice to strengthen your case and successfully fight for your benefits.

Your Health Coach Will See You Now explores the role of health coaches in addressing gaps within the healthcare system, focusing on chronic conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes. The book presents research demonstrating how health coaches improve patient outcomes by fostering improved self-efficacy, healthier lifestyle choices, and more effective chronic disease management. You will learn why Dr.

This meticulously crafted audiobook is your ultimate companion for ATI TEAS success. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or multitasking, absorb essential exam content effortlessly through professional narration.

Struggling to understand the complex mechanisms behind diseases? Pathophysiology Made Easy is here to transform the way you learn! Written by Callie Parker, this book breaks down the most challenging concepts into simple, digestible steps—so you can master the science without the stress. With Pathophysiology Made Easy, you’ll dive into 8 major body systems and explore 110 key topics, each explained in a step-by-step format that makes even the most complicated processes easy to understand.

Born into a daring, musical family in 1886, Annette Kellerman was a force of nature and made for the stage – her first love – and encouraged to defy social norms from a young age. But after she was diagnosed with rickets as a child she took up swimming for therapy, and soon she became an Australian champion, beating boys, breaking records and astonishing huge crowds by diving from great heights. By 1905, Kellerman was 18 and on her way to England in an attempt to swim the Channel and challenge endurance records in the Thames.

Work over load. Constantly changing policies. Increasing bureaucratic regulations. These are just a few of the challenges health care providers face every day; Challenges that limit the ability to provide excellent patient care. After being blinded and suffering catastrophic injuries at the hands of a drunk driver, Marcus Engel witnessed health care from the other end of the stethoscope. Through 300 hours of reconstructive facial surgery, and years of hospitalization, rehab and recovery, Marcus witnessed firsthand, the good, the bad and the ugly of patient care.

This revolutionary resource transforms 110 essential chemistry topics into engaging poems that stick in your mind when it matters most. From atomic structure to clinical applications, these rhythmic verses turn challenging concepts into knowledge that stays with you during exams and lab work.

Turn nursing assessments from overwhelming to "oh, that's easy!" with a guide that finally makes sense of all those steps and signs. Are you drowning in assessment checklists and wondering how experienced nurses make it look so effortless? In "Nursing Assessment Made Easy," Callie Parker breaks down complex assessments into clear, memorable steps that you'll actually remember when you need them. Whether you're a nursing student, new grad, or experienced nurse wanting a quick reference, this guide transforms confusing procedures into "why didn't someone explain it like this before?" moments.

Выглядеть в 49 лет на 29, а чувствовать себя на 20 — думаете, это несбыточная мечта? Татьяна Курчина, массажист, тренер, косметолог и автор эффективной методики омоложения, своим примером подтверждает — мечта может сбыться! В чем секрет сохранения молодости и красоты? Что нужно, чтобы всегда оставаться молодой и привлекательной? Посещение косметолога, регулярные дорогостоящие (и часто небезопасные) процедуры и масса разрекламированных средств? Нет! Нужна лишь ваша… улыбка! Да, улыбка и правильный массаж лица!

Prepare Like A Pro For Intern Year is the definitive insider's guide to succeeding in the first year of residency. Filled with tips and tricks from a physician trained at Yale, this book will make sure you have a smooth, seamless, and stress-free intern year. Succinct and direct, this book is full of practical knowledge and "Pro Tips" to guide you.

The Science of Oral Surgery & Implant Dentistry: A Modern Guide. Discover the cutting-edge science behind oral surgery and implant dentistry—from oxygen saturation levels that impact tissue health to AI-driven wisdom tooth removal predictions. This essential guide explores: SpO2 & Surgical Safety: Learn why oxygen levels below 90% can cause damage and how modern monitoring techniques like capnography improve patient care.

Are you ready for a bold, eye-opening journey through the heart of America’s healthcare system? In this galvanizing book, Christopher Voss, MD, MBA, MS, MLS, FCCP, RPNI—a multi-board-certified physician with expertise spanning Anesthesiology, Critical Care, Neurocritical Care, Pain Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine—pulls back the curtain on the systemic pitfalls plaguing our nation’s healthcare.

More than 10 million Millennials are caring for aging parents before they've been able to fully launch their own careers and consider starting their own families, and that's not including the incalculable numbers of people affected by long COVID. Yet no one is naming this problem, talking about how it feels, or offering resources to ease the pressure of Millennial caregiver burnout. Jennifer N. Levin was 32 when her father was diagnosed with a rare degenerative illness. As she struggled with few resources and little support, she created Caregiver Collective, a national online support group.

With over 1 million social media followers who trust her no-nonsense, easy-to-understand Medicare and Social Security advice, Attorney Sylvia Gordon cuts through the confusion to help you make the right decisions the first time.

In the present cosmos of “Big Medicine,” “Big Pharma,” and political insanity, a solid strategy is essential for the safe navigation of the current “SickCare” system. If ever humanity needed to learn how to think, ask questions and make gooddecisions, that time is now. Holistic Inquiry shows the way.

Preparing for the HESI A2 exam can feel overwhelming, but not anymore! This comprehensive audiobook is your ultimate companion for mastering every section of the exam.