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An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Elisabeth Rosenthal

An American Sickness

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

An American Sickness by Elisabeth Rosenthal critiques the American healthcare system, analyzing its history, the exploitation of patients by insurance companies, hospitals, pharma, and medical industries, and offering solutions for patients to navigate and reform the system, blending testimonials from diverse stakeholders. The book discusses catastrophic experiences with the healthcare industry and complex billing practices.

Informative

Unnerving

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.5

8,942 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Elisabeth Rosenthal’s An American Sickness incisively critiques the U.S. healthcare system, highlighting inefficiencies and profit-driven practices. Readers find it thoroughly researched and informative, though some feel overwhelmed by medical jargon. The actionable recommendations are praised, yet the complexity of the subject may deter general audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read An American Sickness?

Readers who appreciate investigative journalism and insights into systemic issues would enjoy An American Sickness by Elisabeth Rosenthal. Fans of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot and Bad Blood by John Carreyrou will find Rosenthal's exposé of the U.S. healthcare system equally compelling.

4.5

8,942 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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