The High Price of Socialized Medicine: A History of Government Meddling in American Health Care, and How a Free Market Would Solve Our Problems Tapa blanda - 2016

Dr. Jim Brook is a doctor who specializes in economics, or an economist who specializes in medicine. Take your pick. He changed careers and graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000, at the age of 37. He then completed the Duke University/SRAHEC Family Medicine Residency in 2003. He became board certified in family practice, and opened a solo practice. His patients pay him directly at the time of service, without insurance involvement. This keeps overhead down so that his average fee in 2015 was $55, including labs and medications, and some of those visits are even housecalls. His home/office combination is in the booming metropolis of Osgood, Idaho. His website is www.drjimbrook.com. He is married, with a daughter and grandchildren. He also fancies himself an athlete. His goal is to set the world record in the mile for 90 year olds. As of this writing, he has 37 years to train.