It is predicted as per a report that 7% of Indians are likely to be pushed below the poverty line due to healthcare expenditure. Thus, it becomes vitally important for everyone to be aware of various strategies wherein they could cut their hospital costs, and the book is an attempt towards that goal.

The book describes Ajay Sharma`s journey as he navigates the maze of the hospital when he has to get his father treated for cancer. It unravels his frustration and anguish, as he has to battle his inner demons and the world around him. His friend Dr Vivek and others help him understand the various aspects of a hospital like choosing the right hospital and doctor, insurance, billing, OPD, and other nuances in a hospital.

Ajay Sharma could be any one of us and most people experience confusion in a hospital. This is compounded by their vulnerability and the general notion that hospitals cannot be trusted. If people made decisions from awareness and not blind faith, they would feel more empowered. The book explains the various choices that people along with what factors they could consider while undergoing treatment. It also gives tips and tricks that could help the reader apply them to their real-life scenario.

If you belong to any of the following groups, then the book could be of great help to you:
• You have felt cheated by a hospital, and feel that all hospitals are thieves, out there to get your money.
• You don`t trust hospitals and feel that bills are exorbitant.
• You have no idea about how Indian Hospitals work and wish someone would tell you.
• You need some guidelines on how to choose the right hospital or doctor since there are so many choices.
• You want to take health insurance but haven`t a clue and are confused.
• You would like to have some functional knowledge about hospitals so that you could navigate it better.
• Hospitals overwhelm you because of past experiences.
• You would like to save your time, money, and energy, and maybe invest it to become wealthy.
• You are a healthcare professional and want to know a patient's perspective about hospital management and managers.