Issue 022 March 2014: Medicare: The Difference Between 'Inpatient' and 'Observation' - Mature Health Center

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Issue 022 March 2014: Medicare: The Difference Between 'Inpatient' and 'Observation'

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Medicare: The Difference Between ‘Inpatient’ and ‘Observation’

Medicare: The Difference Between ‘Inpatient’ and ‘Observation’How would you define the difference between being "admitted as an inpatient" into the hospital versus being "held for observation"? You may be in the hospital for the same amount of time and receive the same services, so it’s the same thing, right? Unfortunately, there is a difference, and what is seemingly a small difference could end up costing you considerably. Learn more

 


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Four Ways Diabetics Can Avoid Foot Problems

Four Ways Diabetics Can Avoid Foot ProblemsDo you ever wonder why your doctor is always looking down during your checkups? Your doctor is examining your legs and feet because diabetics are more prone to medical issues caused by nerve damage and reduced blood flow to the lower body. When left unchecked, these complications can lead to devastating results — including the need for amputations. Fortunately, there are proven ways to help you avoid these issues. Read more


Healthy Recipe

Mini Meatloaves

Get the Mini Meatloaves RecipeIn this recipe, you can substitute leaner meats to make this comfort food classic a little friendlier to your health. Also, using a muffin pan provides you with pre-portioned meals that cook much quicker than a regular meat loaf recipe. Get this recipe


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The Lighter Side of Living

Maurice, an 82-year-old man, went to the doctor for his physical.

A few days later, the doctor saw Maurice walking down the street with a gorgeous young lady on his arm.

A couple of days later, the doctor spoke to Maurice and said, "You’re really doing great, aren’t you?"

Maurice replied, "Just doing what you said, Doc: ‘Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.’"

The doctor said, "I did not say that. I said, ‘You got a heart murmur. Be careful.’"


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Medicare: The Difference Between ‘Inpatient’ and ‘Observation’

Medicare: The Difference Between ‘Inpatient’ and ‘Observation’How would you define the difference between being "admitted as an inpatient" into the hospital versus being "held for observation"? You may be in the hospital for the same amount of time and receive the same services, so it’s the same thing, right? Unfortunately, there is a difference, and what is seemingly a small difference could end up costing you considerably. Learn more

 


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Health and Wellness

Four Ways Diabetics Can Avoid Foot Problems

Four Ways Diabetics Can Avoid Foot ProblemsDo you ever wonder why your doctor is always looking down during your checkups? Your doctor is examining your legs and feet because diabetics are more prone to medical issues caused by nerve damage and reduced blood flow to the lower body. When left unchecked, these complications can lead to devastating results — including the need for amputations. Fortunately, there are proven ways to help you avoid these issues. Read more


Healthy Recipe

Mini Meatloaves

Get the Mini Meatloaves RecipeIn this recipe, you can substitute leaner meats to make this comfort food classic a little friendlier to your health. Also, using a muffin pan provides you with pre-portioned meals that cook much quicker than a regular meat loaf recipe. Get this recipe


In the News

Forbes: The Baby Boomer Housing Bust

MoneyNews: Why Baby Boomers Can’t Retire at 65

CNN: Now on your restaurant bill: Obamacare fee


The Lighter Side of Living

Maurice, an 82-year-old man, went to the doctor for his physical.

A few days later, the doctor saw Maurice walking down the street with a gorgeous young lady on his arm.

A couple of days later, the doctor spoke to Maurice and said, "You’re really doing great, aren’t you?"

Maurice replied, "Just doing what you said, Doc: ‘Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.’"

The doctor said, "I did not say that. I said, ‘You got a heart murmur. Be careful.’"


Questions or Comments?

Is there a topic you’d like to read more about? We are always looking for ways to improve our newsletter!

Here are three ways to contact us:
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Send us a Tweet @MtrHealthCenter
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We look forward to hearing from you!