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The Hidden History of American Healthcare by Thom Hartmann

The Hidden History of American Healthcare by Thom Hartmann examines how the US healthcare system developed, why affordable universal coverage has faced political resistance, and how the author argues it could be changed. This Kindle edition is listed at 176 pages and presents a pro-universal-healthcare argument, including a proposal for Medicare for All.

At a glance

Looks at the history of the US healthcare system and arguments over affordable universal coverage.
The author advocates Medicare for All and discusses political efforts to establish government healthcare.
The listed Kindle features include Screen Reader support, Enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Offers a concise, 176-page overview of US healthcare history and policy arguments.
Connects historical discussion with the author's proposed Medicare for All solution.
Kindle edition lists Screen Reader support and Enhanced typesetting.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Publication date	September 7, 2021
Language	English
Print length	176 pages
ISBN-13	978-1523091652

Kindle edition
File size	3.4 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

The book argues for universal healthcare and Medicare for All, so readers seeking a neutral survey of competing policy positions may find its perspective advocacy-oriented.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in US healthcare history and the politics of universal coverage.
Readers seeking a pro-Medicare for All policy argument in a concise Kindle edition.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a strictly neutral or primarily clinical account of healthcare.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 382 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and its content as worthwhile, with some readers appreciating its concise overview of the US healthcare system. Writing quality is mixed, with both favorable and unfavorable reactions. This feedback may help readers gauge the book's presentation, but the reported policy-focused content remains an argument for universal healthcare rather than a neutral reference.

Positive themes

Readers describe the book as informative and its content as worthwhile.

Mixed feedback

Writing quality draws mixed reactions.

Frequently asked questions

What is this book about?

It explores the history of American healthcare, obstacles to affordable universal coverage, and Thom Hartmann's proposed solution of Medicare for All.

Is this a neutral overview of healthcare policy?

The description presents a clear case for universal healthcare and Medicare for All. It is better understood as an argument for that position than as a neutral comparison of policy alternatives.

What are the listed Kindle edition details?

The listing gives a file size of 3.4 MB and says Screen Reader, Enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip are supported or enabled.