The Cost of Cutting: A Surgeon Reveals the Truth Behind a

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The Cost of Cutting: A Surgeon Reveals the Truth Behind a Multibillion-Dollar Industry

Why is surgery so expensive?
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Surgeon Paul A. Ruggieri reveals little-known truths about his professionâ€”and the hidden flaws of our healthcare systemâ€”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 treatmentâ€”and whether they get the right treatment. Pulling back the curtain from the hospital bed, he explains how to safeguard oneâ€™s own health (and finances), and how America can make surgery more affordable for all without sacrificing quality care.

The Cost of Cutting: A Surgeon Reveals the Truth Behind a Multibillion-Dollar Industry