Patience, persistence, and the most unlikely of circumstances vaulted Edgar Martinez from a poor neighborhood in Dorado, Puerto Rico to the spotlight in Seattle, where he spent the entirety of his 18-year major league career with the Mariners. At last, his path is destined for one last stop: the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown
Focusing on the history and evolution of health insurance in the United States, this book reveals how the health-care industry has become the largest sector, driven by lobbying and profit motives. It highlights the substantial earnings of major insurance companies and their executives, illustrating their impact on rising health insurance premiums. Additionally, the book proposes potential solutions and alternatives to address the ongoing health-care crisis, making complex issues accessible to the average reader.