Settlement Eases Some Rules for Medicare Patients by Robert Pear. The New York Times. October 23, 2012.
In a settlement of a class-action lawsuit the administration has agreed to pay skilled nursing and therapy services based upon need not potential for improvement. The impact of this settlement could be substantial for people with Alzheimer's , multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons disease, stroke, spinal cord injuries, etc. While costs to the Medicare program could increase, the new rules could also save money by helping individuals avoid more expense care in hospitals or nursing homes.
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