Medicare and Medicaid recipients may be surprised to learn that hospitals can be fined if they are readmitted within 30 days after certain procedures. Patients who have been admitted in the past month for a heart attack, coronary artery bypass surgery, heart failure, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or elective knee or hip replacement surgery may find their healthcare team reluctant to readmit them should they suffer any complications.
While it may not seem fair that money could potentially drive healthcare decisions, this is the current state-of-affairs with the American healthcare system.
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- When providing dementia and/or Alzheimer's care for your elderly loved one, it is crucial to ensure they are in a safe and supportive environment where their needs are met and there is a low risk of injury. Making sure their home is designed to meet all of their needs will make their life safer and easier. To help reduce the risk of injuries, here are a few tips to help ensure their home is safe.