Medicare Patients To Cause Hospital Changes
An Associated Press survey finds doctors divided on Medicare effects as provisions take effect July 1. Hospitals may raise some costs, increase billing work, and face crowding, yet many see long term growth in access to care. Administrators warn private patients could subsidize Medicare, while others anticipate broader coordination and new government oversight.
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