[kaila]

What is your definition of bad outcomes? I work in a hospital, and this is what I see regarding re admissions.
1. The patients have a very serious disease, so a readmit is expected.
2. Patients are non compliant, in diseases such as congestive heart failure, so that they get constantly readmitted.
3. Social issues at home.
If you are really angry about “crap” outcomes, then there is really no need to go to a hospital. Treat yourself instead. To even suggest that there is anything “good” about the ACA really gets my hackles up.

[q_an_a]

Patients are no compliant - often this is because they live alone. Many Dallas hospitals now send home health people to assist them and thus reduce the return admission. Social issues at home - see above!! to say that healthcare is without need of a major overhaul is to say that GM makes FINE cars.