“Critical Condition: How Health Care in America Became Big Business–And Bad Medicine” is a textbook written by James B. Steele, with Donald L. Barlett serving as a contributing author. Published in 2005 by Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E., this trade paperback delves into the subject areas of health care delivery, health care issues, and health policy in America. With a total of 288 pages, this informative book offers a critical examination of the health care system in the United States, shedding light on the challenges and complexities within the industry.