How health care is paid for appears to impact outcome
Friday, March 19, 2010 - 09:43
in Health & Medicine
Whether an individual is treated for a hip fracture at a hospital reimbursed by Medicare or is treated at a Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centre makes a significant difference in what happens to the patient after release from the medical facility, according to a large study which may contribute to the ongoing debate on how to pay for health care...