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To: Wicket

There is no layer being added, there is a new rule - get people well or don’t get paid. The guy that taught Toyota how to build quality into their cars, W. Edward Demming, wrote about the failure of hospitals to stop infections and to stop the revolving door of patients sent how too soon or without the possibility of help when discharged....30 years ago. Now a hospital can’t get paid if they keep getting the same person back every week for the same illness. Surprise surprise that cost has gone down in the past 18 months. Why because they are helping the patient. Oh yea the hospitals still seem to be making profits. As a guy to the right of Rush and a former medic I think I can’t be called an ACA supporter.


14 posted on 05/21/2014 5:21:58 PM PDT by q_an_a (the more laws the less justice)
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To: q_an_a
What does the hospital do when a patient refuses follow up visits, is fat, does not take their meds, among other concerns? Right now, the hospital gets penalized . Cars have warranties, However, if you do not get the oil changed, do not get the tires replaced, etc. the car companies are not responsible. How about a warranty system for patients? Do not follow advice, do not lose weight, do not make your follow up appointments, then the hospital does not get dinged.
17 posted on 05/21/2014 6:04:18 PM PDT by kaila
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