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Authors: David M. Nganele, David Nganele, Wallace Johnson
ISBN-13: 9780471218494, ISBN-10: 0471218499
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Date Published: April 2003
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: David M. Nganele

Book Synopsis

Practical methods for reducing medical care costs for sufferers of chronic diseases

Millions of North Americans suffer from medical conditions such as Alzheimer’s, allergies, diabetes, and depression–conditions that can, over time, cause extreme financial hardships (not to mention emotional and professional hardships). This comprehensive resource helps the consumer identify the kinds of drugs, programs, hospitals, and strategies that will help significantly reduce out-of-pocket expenses. David Nganele explains how anyone can better afford healthcare–of whatever kind–without losing out on quality of care. From arthritis sufferers to people with asthma to anyone undergoing a procedure that is not covered by insurance, this guide provides hope and relief from one of the most stressful aspects of dealing with a serious illness.

David Nganele, PhD (Mt. Kisco, NY), is President of the Eden Center for Diverse Health Communications, a medical education company focused on improving access to healthcare through education. His work has received media coverage in such publications as the New York Times.

Table of Contents

SECTION I. WHERE WE ARE AND WHERE WE SHOULD BE.

Chapter 1. Healthcare Costs: Where They Come From and Who Pays for Them.

Chapter 2. How Not to Get Sick: Primary Prevention.

SECTION II. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

Chapter 3. Prescription Drugs and Healthcare Cost.

Chapter 4. Saving on Prescription Drugs When You Have Drug Coverage.

Chapter 5. Prescription Drugs At No Cost or Low Cost: With or Without Insurance.

SECTION III. OTHER AREAS OF HEALTHCARE COST.

Chapter 6. Physician Services.

Chapter 7. Institution Care - Hospitals and Nursing Home.

Chapter 8. Employment and Family Issues.

SECTION IV. MANAGING THE COST OF COMMON CHRONIC DISEASES.

Chapter 9. Alzheimer's Disease.

Chapter 10. Arthritis.

Chapter 11. Asthma.

Chapter 12. Cancers.

Chapter 13. Depression and Anxiety.

Chapter 14. Diabetes.

Chapter 15. Heart Disease.

Chapter 16. HIV/AIDS.

Chapter 17. Osteoporosis.

Appendix I. Directory of State Health and Insurance Agencies.

Appendix II. Directory of Health Associations.

Appendix III. Directory of Drug Companies' Patient Assistance Programs.

Appendix IV. List of Some Internet Pharmacies.

Appendix V. Directory of Some Discount Pharmacy Programs.

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