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  Big Med - Megaproviders and the...

  David Dranove, Lawton Robert Burns

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  There is little debate that health care in the United States is in need of reform. But where should those improvements begin? With insurers? Drug makers? The doctors themselves? In Big Med, David Dranove and Lawton Robert Burns argue that we’re overlooking the most ubiquitous cause of our costly and underperforming system: megaproviders, the expansive health care organizations that have become the face of American medicine. Your local hospital is likely part of one. Your doctors, too. And the megaproviders are bad news for your health and your wallet. 
   
  Drawing on decades of combined expertise in health care consolidation, Dranove and Burns trace Big Med’s emergence in the 1990s, followed by its swift rise amid false promises of scale economies and organizational collaboration. In the decades since, megaproviders have gobbled up market share and turned independent physicians into salaried employees of big bureaucracies, while delivering on none of their early promises. For patients this means higher costs and lesser care. Meanwhile, physicians report increasingly low morale, making it all but impossible for most systems to implement meaningful reforms. 
   
  In Big Med, Dranove and Burns combine their respective skills in economics and management to provide a nuanced explanation of how the provision of health care has been corrupted and submerged under consolidation. They offer practical recommendations for improving competition policies that would reform megaproviders to actually achieve the efficiencies and quality improvements they have long promised. 
   
  This is an essential read for understanding the current state of the health care system in America—and the steps urgently needed to create an environment of better care for all of us.

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  Tell Yourself Better Stories -...

  Doris Hasslocher

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  Embark on a journey of self-liberation with "Tell Yourself Better Stories." This transformative guide teaches you to break free from limiting narratives, offering effective strategies for change.  
  Discover how to reshape your reality through the power of personal stories and self-awareness. This book not only empowers you to rewrite your life script but also promises sustainable transformation and profound personal insights.  
  Ideal for anyone seeking a meaningful shift in life, it's a beacon for lasting self-discovery and genuine change. Embrace this journey and become the author of your destiny.

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  Intelligence - Exploring...

  Coral Nunez

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  Intelligence is a multifaceted and complex concept that has intrigued scholars, psychologists, and philosophers for centuries. While it is often linked to academic success, intelligence encompasses far more than the ability to solve problems or excel in standardized tests. At its core, intelligence is the capacity to learn, adapt, reason, understand, and apply knowledge to navigate the world around us. Its study has evolved significantly over time, with numerous theories and models aiming to define, measure, and understand it in its various forms. 
    
  The concept of intelligence is not fixed; rather, it changes depending on cultural, environmental, and societal contexts. Different societies may value specific cognitive abilities, such as logical reasoning, creativity, or emotional understanding, over others. This variance has led to the development of numerous theories that attempt to capture the essence of human intelligence. From early psychological studies to contemporary research, the exploration of intelligence continues to spark debate among scholars and practitioners alike.

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  Forgiveness Meditation...

  Think ThinkAndBloom

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  n this audiobook, we will only be using 4 sentences for healing: “Please forgive me, I am sorry, I love you, thank you” for the healing. These sentences have a powerful impact on your mental and emotions. By simply practicing this meditation, it sets a foundation so that you can incorporate self-love into your daily practices. 
  In this course, you will, Radically forgive yourself and othersLet go of anger and blameRelease toxic judgments towards yourself Unconditionally love and accept yourself Release all old stubborn mental and emotional patterns Letting go of your pastFree yourself from traumasand much more... 
  In repeating these words, we are sinking deeper into the magnetic field of self-love. After practicing this meditation, you will feel lighter and freer.

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  Reforms at Risk - What Happens...

  Eric M. Patashnik

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   “A fascinating account of why some general-interest policy reforms stick and others fall apart . . .  This is political science at its best.” —Julian Zelizer, Princeton UniversityWinner of the Louis Brownlow Book Award, National Academy of Public Administration Reforms at Risk is the first book to closely examine what happens to sweeping and seemingly successful policy reforms after they are passed. Most books focus on the politics of reform adoption, yet as Eric Patashnik shows here, the political struggle does not end when major reforms become enacted. Why do certain highly praised policy reforms endure while others are quietly reversed or eroded away?Patashnik peers into some of the most critical arenas of domestic-policy reform—including taxes, agricultural subsidies, airline deregulation, emissions trading, welfare state reform, and reform of government procurement—to identify the factors that enable reform measures to survive. He argues that the reforms that stick destroy an existing policy subsystem and reconfigure the political dynamic. Patashnik demonstrates that sustainable reforms create positive policy feedbacks, transform institutions, and often unleash the “creative destructiveness” of market forces.Reforms at Risk debunks the argument that reforms inevitably fail because Congress is prey to special interests, and the book provides a more realistic portrait of the possibilities and limits of positive change in American government. It is essential reading for scholars and practitioners of U.S. politics and public policy, offering practical lessons for anyone who wants to ensure that hard-fought reform victories survive.“In this penetrating and important book, Eric Patashnik explores the political circumstances that enable reforms to endure.” —Paul J. Quirk, University of British Columbia

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  The Holocaust - The Systematic...

  Sage Winters

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  The devastating events of World War II, particularly the Holocaust, left an indelible mark on the history of humanity. This chapter sets the stage for understanding the roots of hatred that led to one of the most horrific genocides in human history, and the role of ordinary people in shaping the course of events during the war. The Holocaust was not just an isolated act of mass murder; it was the culmination of a complex set of political, social, and cultural factors that had been brewing for decades. To grasp the magnitude of the atrocities, we must first look at the deep-seated prejudices and ideologies that laid the groundwork for such violence. 
    
  The roots of hatred can be traced back to centuries of anti-Semitism in Europe. Jews, along with other minority groups, had long been scapegoated for various societal issues. This animosity intensified during times of political and economic upheaval, particularly in post-World War I Europe, where the Treaty of Versailles created a climate of resentment and instability. The rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party capitalized on this frustration, offering a vision of a united and racially pure Germany. This vision, however, was built on a foundation of hate, exclusion, and dehumanization. 
    
  Nazi ideology emphasized the superiority of the "Aryan" race and portrayed Jews, Romani people, disabled individuals, and others as inferior and dangerous. Propaganda played a critical role in spreading these ideas, as the Nazi regime sought to indoctrinate the German public through media, education, and political rallies. Hitler's vision for Germany was one in which racial purity was paramount, and the systematic exclusion of those deemed undesirable was essential to achieving this goal.

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