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Excess hospital beds blamed for $8 billion in charges
Consumer groups led by Health Research Group accuse federal programs of fueling hospital expansion causing $8 billion annual excess costs and unnecessary admissions. They cite 1975 figures and identify Miami as the most overbedded city with 3,400 surplus beds, among others. The American Hospital Association disputes a general shortage, noting bed balance varies by area.
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UPI
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
AHA
John McMahon
United States
Nader
Health Research Group
Miami
Oklahoma City
Atlanta