[Wissa]

18% hospitalized?! Not good, running at 8% in some other countries.

How many of the 18% are hospitalized because it is necessary, and how many just because the hospitals can make huge amounts of money by renting out beds by the day?

[Jane Long]

How many of the 18% are hospitalized because it is necessary, and how many just because the hospitals can make huge amounts of money by renting out beds by the day?

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First...You DO realize that NY already runs at 80% capacity in the (3,000 beds, TOTAL, for the state) ICU beds, BEFORE any coronavirus patients, right?

Second....NY is probably the closest state we have to a socialists dream. They are letting ANYONE in those available ICU beds, if they aren’t truly in need.

[mmichaels1970]

and how many just because the hospitals can make huge amounts of money by renting out beds by the day

I’m trying to look at this with a healthy and balanced level of concern and skepticism. But that sounds like a real stretch to me. I’ve seen hospitals gearing up and personally know many who work there. The LAST thing they want is more patients. Especially now.

[Drago]

How many of the 18% are hospitalized because it is necessary, and how many just because the hospitals can make huge amounts of money by renting out beds by the day?

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Maybe at first, but as the more serious cases roll in (intubation/ventilator needed) then those with less severe symptoms will be sent home for home care/quarantine...then hospitals can make even bigger $$$ off ICU type cases. Not going with the "we can make more $$" theory...hospitals average 85-100% occupancy rates during this time of year anyway and are running on razor thin profit margins even at full capacity (2.5%).

[steve86]

What an idiot