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Medicare Paperwork Surges, Crowding Fears Dwindle
AP survey finds hospitals overwhelmed more by forms and reimbursement delays than beds as Medicare rolls out. Doctors report little disruption to care though length of stay rises for elderly patients. Officials note beds scarce for long term care, while trends show patients shifting to private hospitals.
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Associated Press
Edward J. McGeachey
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Charles J. Hudson
American Medical Association
Washington
Hudson
Social Security
Robert M. Ball
Columbus
Ohio
Ronald Boyington
Tampa
Fla.) General Hospital
Chicago
Pete Gerlich
Parkland Hospital
Dallas
Tex
Chesley Wilson
American Hospital Association
Medicare
Mary Walters
St. Francis Hospital
Topeka
Kan
Ingeborg Blomberg
Immanuel Deaconess Hospital
Omaha
New York
Louisville
Los Angeles