Analyzing the impact of new “observation status” rules in Medicare

The impact of Medicare billing related to “observation status” hospital visits is explored in this article posted by Christopher Weaver, Anna Wilde Matthews, and Tom McGinty on wsj.com. Specifically, the use of this status to avoid readmission penalties and the resulting financial liability imposed on patients is explained. Read the article here…

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