How to Make a Killing

"How to Make a Killing" explores the history and complex realities of dialysis, the first human organ successfully replaced by a machine, revealing how this medical breakthrough has become intertwined with profit motives and systemic issues in American healthcare. Through compelling reporting and diverse perspectives, the book highlights both the heroic efforts of patients and activists and the troubling industry practices that threaten lives. Ultimately, it presents dialysis as a reflection of broader healthcare challenges and calls for reforms focused on patient well-being over profits.