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Originally Posted by Michael G.
I heard this before but forgot the correct term until now.
Are you a Medicare enrollee? If so, ask this question the next time you visit a hospital for care: “Am I admitted, or am I here for observation?”
Failing to do so could potentially cost you thousands of dollars.
Most here I sure know about this and ask the right question.
It's sad that the hospitals don't do the right thing for us seniors.
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Last time I checked most hospitals are for-profit, when a for-profit company has to make a decision, "right or profitable" I think we know which they chose. It's called predatory capitalism and it is all around us.
I can't overstate how happy I am to no longer be in that healthcare system. I didn't realize I qualified for VA healthcare until I was retired. Now, 10 years later I am amazed at how great the Gainesville VA hospital is. I see all the issues with healthcare here in The Villages, and I am reminded of what I used to have to go through. My wife is also in the VA system and we often look at each other and say how we wish everyone could have healthcare that is focused on keeping us healthy instead of focused on making money like we have in the VA system.
Next time you get a chance vote for Universal health care, single-payer healthcare, or whatever catchy term they come up with. You won't regret it.