Don't Let Your HMO Kill You

Jason Theodosakis is a practicing MD and medical school professor with specialties in preventive medicine, public health, and exercise physiology. He is the author of the national bestseller The Arthritis Cure and Maximizing theArthritis Cure. David T. Feinberg is an MD specializing in HMO management. He is the co-author of EmotionalBlackmail and When Your Lover Is a Liar.

"A realistic guide for troubled times..." -- KirkusReviews"Don't Let Your HMO Kill You is a patient's best 'body armor' for the health care wars." -- Dr. Ronald Hoffman, author of Intelligent Medicine, host of Health Talk"A must-read for every doctor or patient associated with an HMO." -- Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD, author of BrainLongevity and The Pain Cure, president of the Alzheimer's Prevention Foundation"This book belongs in every household in America. It shows how you can improve your health by being actively in charge with your doctor as your partner. If you have only one medical self help book--this is the one!" -- Herschella Horton, RN, House of Representatives (AZ)"A remarkable book and potent survival tool for navigating the uncertain and potentially adversarial waters of American health care. Every family must have a copy of this book!" -- Gideon Bosker, author of Laughter Is theBest Medicine"This book guides you through the maze of acronyms and tells you how to get the most from your 10-minute doctor's visit by building a rapport with you physician, as well as doing your homework beforehand." -- Taste for Life"Theodosakis and Feinberg empower readers to gain quality care from their 10-minute doctor visit...[they] lay bare the truths of managed care while deciphering terms, clarifying billing procedures, and teaching patients to be proactive about their health. Preventative medicine, children's care and mental health services are discussed in depth." -- Publisher's Weekley