Obamacare,
This is very dangerous to everyone. Discharges and re-admissions happen because of complications that went unforeseen. Now a hospital will be very hesitant to re-admit you because they will get hit with a huge fine. Do you think you will stay young forever? Are you on disability? This gives others the power to make decisions on your healthcare treatment. You would be very naive to think that business decisions will take precedence over your health. Welcome to Obamacare.
We Have to Pass the Bill So That You Can Find Out What Is In It" .... Nancy Pelosi
Starting Monday, Medicare will fine hospitals that have too many patients readmitted within 30 days of discharge due to complications. The penalties are part of a broader push under President Barack Obama’s health care law to improve quality while also trying to cut costs.
About two-thirds of the hospitals serving Medicare patients, or some 2,200 facilities, will be hit with penalties averaging around $125,000 per facility this coming year, according to government estimates.
Many people will die before their time because of this law.
Obamacare fines begin Monday October 1, 2012, Medicare will fine hospitals, Penalties will average $125,000 per facility this coming year, Taxpayers hit again | Citizen WElls