In "An American Sickness," Elisabeth Rosenthal delivers a masterful diagnosis of the ailing American healthcare system, revealing with surgical precision how it transformed from a service based on care to a thriving industry driven by profit. Rosenthal, with her keen investigative eye, lays bare the complex networks of hospitals, insurance companies, drug manufacturers, and physicians that have conspired, whether knowingly or not, to prioritize financial gain over patient health. Through vivid examples and heartbreaking stories of patients caught in the web of escalating costs and diminishing care, she exposes a system in crisis, corrupted by corporate greed and inefficiency at the expense of American lives. But "An American Sickness" is more than a critique; it is a call to arms, offering tangible, clear-cut strategies for navigating the treacherous waters of healthcare. Rosenthal empowers readers with the tools needed to decode medical billing, resist the monopolistic practices of pharmaceutical giants, and demand the quality care they deserve. With a blend of compelling narrative and actionable advice, this book is an indispensable guide for anyone navigating the perilous healthcare landscape and a rallying cry for systemic reform. Rosenthal not only diagnoses the disease but also prescribes the cure, making "An American Sickness" a pivotal read in the fight for a healthcare system that serves all, not just the bottom line.