A New Book by Garrett Soames Available Soon
Flatlined: HowProfit Broke American Healthcare
A Playbook for Change
Flatlined doesn’t just expose what’s broken in American healthcare—it maps a path forward. Drawing on more than two decades inside the system, Garrett Soames examines how we got here, what needs to change, and how patients, providers, policymakers, and everyday Americans can help build a healthcare system that puts people before profit.
People FirstLower CostsBetter Care
Book at a glance
Built on experience. Written for change.
A concise overview of Garrett’s healthcare background, advocacy work, and the formats available for readers.
Healthcare ReformPolicy ChangeLower CostsBetter CarePeople First
Why this book matters
A healthcare system designed for people.
Flatlined breaks down the forces driving cost and complexity, then lays out a practical path toward measurable reform.
People First
Patients, providers, and communities should come before profit.
Lower Costs
Smarter spending, less waste, and clearer incentives for everyone.
Better Care
Evidence-based solutions for a healthier and more accountable future.
Meet Garrett
Experience inside the system. A voice for change.
Garrett Soames brings together healthcare experience, policy insight, and a people-first mission. Flatlined is both an urgent diagnosis and a practical blueprint for reform.
Every American knows our healthcare system is broken. It’s time for policy change.
Praise for Flatlined
Clear. Urgent. Actionable.
★★★★★
A wake-up call for anyone who believes healthcare should serve people, not profits. – Advance Reader
★★★★★
Direct, practical, and focused on solutions that can actually move policy forward. – Healthcare Leader
★★★★★
An accessible guide to one of America’s most difficult and urgent challenges. – Industry Professional
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