Civilian doctors to review military health care
The Defense Department plans a new system where civilian doctors will audit inpatient care in 168 military hospitals worldwide. Private letter from Dr. William Mayer says civilian peer reviews will assess quality and utilization, focusing on deaths, readmissions, anesthesia events, and high-risk records.
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Social Security Survey Reveals Retiree Net Worth Ranges
The government study finds median net worth for new couples at about 65 000 and for single retirees 17 000 to 30 000, including home equity. Among homeowners 87 percent of couples and 60 percent of singles own homes mortgage free or with mortgages, with assets such as savings accounts common among both groups.
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