Why is surgery so expensive?
Surgeon Paul A. Ruggieri reveals little-known truths about his profession and the hidden flaws of our healthcare system in this compelling and troubling account of real patients, real doctors, and how money influences medical decisions behind the scenes. Even many well-informed patients have no idea what may be contributing to the cost of their surgery. With up-to-date research and stories from his practice, Ruggieri shows how business arrangements among hospitals, insurance companies, and surgeons affect who gets treatment and whether they get the...