Chileno
2009-06-16 22:46:50
In order to offset the cost of covering the current 45 million uninsured, Obama hopes to cut $313 billion from Medicare. So cash-strapped hospitals will now be asked to receive less per Medicare patient.
How will hospitals keep afloat with less per-patient reimbursement? Either by overcharging those of us who can pay, cutting services (e.g. less staff, not offering costly therapies/procedures), or increasing volume (more patients per nurse/physician). So yes, if Obamacare legislation passes, be prepared to pay more and receive less.
