Medical Insurance

How has the United States, with more resources than any nation, developed a healthcare system that delivers much poorer results, at near double the cost of any other developed country - such that legendary seer Warren Buffett calls the Medical Industrial Complex "the tapeworm of American economic competitiveness"?

How much do I need to retire? Can I retire early? What’s the retirement age, anyway? No matter whether you are 25, 65, or any age in between, you probably have questions about retirement and knowing the answers is the key to planning your future. Whether you want to retire as soon as possible or are looking forward to continuing to work in some form for as long as you can, Retirement 101 guides you through each step as you approach this important milestone.

This is a documented account of an assistant surgeon's self-represented legal quest against Cigna for equitable reimbursement and its retaliatory counterstrike in federal court under a partial bench. Who might find the book engaging? The obvious audience would be attorneys and judges. And physicians, of course, who must face the unfair reimbursement practices of insurance megaliths. Legislators may consider it valuable. Also, anyone who will ever become a patient, which inevitably includes us all.

Most CEOs, HR leaders, and others have been led to believe that controlling health benefits costs isn't possible. The CEO's Guide to Restoring the American Dream shows how this just isn't true. It's an inside look into how public and private employers and unions across the U.S. are reducing their spending by 20% or more, while improving care quality and access, by taking control of the purchasing process, aligning economic incentives, and applying simple, practical, and proven approaches. The book opens the door to learning from these top performing benefits purchasers. It's built on the ...

Small Business for Dummies has been a leading resource for starting and running a small business. Calling upon their more than six decades of combined experience running small businesses, Eric Tyson and Jim Schell once again provide time-tested advice and the latest information on starting and growing a small business.

In Drugs for Life, Joseph Dumit considers how our burgeoning consumption of medicine and cost of healthcare not only came to be, but also came to be taken for granted. Drugs for Life challenges our understanding of health, risks, facts, and clinical trials, the very concepts used by pharmaceutical companies to grow markets to the point where almost no one can imagine a life without prescription drugs

Alex is a paramedical who does physicals for life insurance companies. His is a traveling job, and he's been to a lot of houses. But never one quite like this. Kelsey is his patient today, and the first thing Alex notices is how beautiful she is. And when the physical is over, and he's toying with the idea of asking her out, she beats him to the punch with a much more direct suggestion: How about her neighbor Lauren comes over here and they all go back to Kelsey's bedroom?

**Listing Description for "Navigating Healthcare Systems"** Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of the healthcare maze? Struggling to understand insurance policies, medical jargon, or how to advocate for better care for yourself or a loved one? "Navigating Healthcare Systems" is your essential guide to demystifying this often intimidating world. This comprehensive eBook takes you on a step-by-step journey through the intricacies of the healthcare system. Start with the basics, such as understanding the key players and common healthcare settings, and then dive deeper into crucial...

Consumer protection advocate Ralph Nader praised Solved! Curing Your Medical Insurance Problems: “Who hasn’t been bewildered and outraged by lengthy, inscrutable medical bills and the tricky ways of the health insurers? …. Learn what to watch out for in this volume by authors who know the inside ways of sellers who try to take you to the cleaners.” Some say, “You get what you pay for.” If only this were true! Too often, consumers find themselves paying much more than they expected, getting much less than they bargained for. Medical care is no exception.

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights, and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that ...

"Conquer the CMC Exam: Your Guide to Success as a Certified Medical Coder" is an essential resource for those aspiring to become certified medical coders. This comprehensive study guide is meticulously designed to cover all critical areas of medical coding, providing a thorough understanding of the subjects needed to excel in the CMC exam. The guide delves into the intricacies of coding for various medical specialties, including cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and urology. Each chapter is crafted to offer detailed insights into specific coding systems ...

This guide is your essential resource for passing the NHA-CBCS exam. It covers the fundamentals of medical billing and coding, including healthcare payer types, reimbursement methods, and medical coding systems like ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS. The guide also delves into insurance claims processing, billing regulations, compliance, and medical terminology. Special attention is given to electronic health records, coding for various medical specialties, and handling denials and appeals. This comprehensive study guide ensures you are well-prepared for the exam and a successful career in medical ...

Immerse yourself in the highly insightful and engaging eBook - "Mastering Long-Term Care". The path to gaining profound knowledge about long-term care in a simplified, yet profound manner is at your fingertips. Expect a clear transformational journey from novice to absolute connoisseur within the subject! This unique guide is segmented into 24 in-depth chapters. Beginning with providing an in-depth overview of long-term care, it then shines a light on the dire importance of long-term care planning. You'll uncover the varieties of long-term care available and have a streamlined guide through...

"Building Better Employee Benefits: Strategies for Engaging and Retaining Talent" is an indispensable guide for HR professionals, business leaders, and anyone seeking to optimize their organization's employee benefits package. In today's competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is essential for organizational success, and effective employee benefits play a crucial role in achieving this goal. This comprehensive book offers practical insights, strategies, and best practices for designing, implementing, and managing employee benefits programs that drive engagement, loyalty,...

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs Synopsis: Carefully curated stories from our monthly magazine to create a themed short story book about the philosophy and ethics of business. Perfect for classrooms and book clubs, each story is 1,500-7,000 words and comes with five suggested discussion questions. The Pool: A good-willed apartment complex owner deals with ever-complaining tenants as she attempts community improvements. First Gold: A graphic designer is called out when he wins a design prize for an advertisement he plagiarized. Pandora's Dreams: A new technology allows the...