Policy & Administration

Being Mortal asserts that medicine can comfort and enhance our experience even to the end, providing not only a good life but also a good end....

The New York Times best-selling author of Better and Complications reveals the surprising power of the ordinary checklist ....

Author Cory Franklin, MD, who headed the hospital's intensive care unit from the 1970s through the 1990s, shares his most unique and bizarre experiences....

After Hurricane Katrina struck and power failed, amid rising floodwaters and heat, exhausted staff at Memorial Medical Center designated certain patients last for rescue. Months later, a doctor and two nurses were arrested and accused of injecting some of those patients with life-ending drugs....

A physician reveals how right-wing backlash policies have mortal consequences - even for the white voters they promise to help....

And the Band Played On is both a tribute to these heroic people and a stinging indictment of the institutions that failed the nation so badly....

Award-winning New York Times reporter Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal reveals the dangerous, expensive, and dysfunctional American health-care system....

Written by Thomas Lee, Chief Medical Officer at Press Ganey, Social Capital in Healthcare describes a new and powerful framework for improving healthcare.

In Shock is a riveting first-hand account from a young critical care physician, who in the passage of a moment is transfigured into a dying patient....

Michael Lewis’ taut and brilliant nonfiction thriller pits a band of medical visionaries against the wall of ignorance that was the official response of the Trump administration to the outbreak of COVID-19....

An in-depth guide for parents as they struggle to make informed decisions about vaccines for their children.

Teeth takes listeners on a disturbing journey into America's silent epidemic of oral disease, exposing the hidden connections between tooth decay and stunted job prospects....

David Oshinsky chronicles the history of America's oldest hospital and in so doing also charts the rise of New York to the nation's preeminent city, the path of American medicine....

In Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence That Caring Makes a Difference, physician scientists Stephen Trzeciak and Anthony Mazzarelli uncover the eye-opening data that compassion could be a wonder drug for the 21st century....

Fifty-three percent of CPHQ candidates fail the exam. Here’s what successful test-takers do differently....

The poor die sooner. Blacks die sooner. And poor urban Blacks die sooner than almost all other Americans....

A 'textbook with passion', Hardwiring Excellence offers a road map and practical how-to guide for creating and sustaining a culture of service and operational excellence....

As revelatory as Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal, physician and award-winning author Louise Aronson’s Elderhood is an essential, empathetic look at a vital but often disparaged stage of life....

Considered the definitive history of the American healthcare system, The Social Transformation of American Medicine examines how the roles of doctors, hospitals, health plans, and government programs have evolved over the last two and a half centuries....

The Hospital is an intimate, heart-wrenching portrait of one small hospital that reveals the magnitude of America’s health care crises....

The Laws of Medicine is a critical book not just for those in the medical profession but for everyone who is moved to better understand how their health and well-being are being treated....

Respected researcher Katherine A. Meese has teamed up with Quint Studer, a well-known author and practitioner with more than 40 years of experience, in helping healthcare organizations improve performance and become better workplaces.

In How to End the Autism Epidemic, Generation Rescue’s cofounder J.B. Handley offers a compelling, science-based explanation of what’s causing the autism epidemic, the lies that enable its perpetuation, and the steps we must take as parents and as a society in order to end it....

Embark on a journey into the intricate world of medical billing and coding with "Medical Billing Essentials: A Beginner's Guide." This comprehensive book provides a step-by-step approach to mastering the fundamentals of healthcare finance, catering to beginners and seasoned professionals alike.

Building on the foundation laid by Moshe Feldenkrais, Thomas Hanna's groundbreaking work completely redefines the body's potential for withstanding decline. His gentle program for the mind and body proves once and for all that so many problems we accept as inevitable over time....

"Island Lifesavers" takes you on a captivating journey through the unique world of island healthcare, where the challenges and triumphs of providing medical services in secluded and diverse settings come to life. This compelling eBook delves into the intricate blend of geography, culture, and innovation that shapes healthcare systems on islands around the globe. Discover how the natural landscape and cultural diversity of islands impact health beliefs and practices, and explore the historical evolution from traditional healing methods to modern healthcare access. The book sheds light on the...

How to Make RVUs Work for You (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Sense of Humor) By Janel Lynch, MD If you've ever stared at your productivity report wondering if RVUs are a billing metric or a form of ancient torture—this book is for you. How to Make RVUs Work for You, takes you on a hilariously honest journey through the world of Relative Value Units—the three-letter acronym that runs your clinical life (but no one ever taught you how to decode). With wit, wisdom, and a healthy dose of sarcasm, this book peels back the curtain on the most mysterious of healthcare performance measures. ...

Written by a licensed Medicare broker who’s helped thousands of NJ residents, this isn’t just another government pamphlet. It’s a plain-English survival guide that finally makes these programs make sense—especially for seniors, caregivers, and those living on a fixed income.

The operating room is where life-changing moments happen. It’s where surgeons, nurses, and support teams come together to deliver the best possible care. But behind the scenes, inefficiencies, delays, and miscommunication often get in the way. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by long turnaround times, last-minute cancellations, or the feeling that things could run much smoothly, this audiobook is for you.

This book was written to shine a light on a growing issue in modern healthcare: the confusion patients face when they unknowingly receive care from a provider who isn’t a physician. As someone who has witnessed firsthand the frustration and uncertainty that arises when patients learn—often after the fact—that they were seen by a Physician Associate (PA) rather than an MD or DO, I felt compelled to provide clarity.