Research Roundup: Moving Kids Onto Medicaid; Competitive Markets

Research Roundup: Moving Kids Onto Medicaid; Competitive Markets
In most cases, [excessively prolonged hospitalization] was related to administrative issues, predominantly the inability to place a patient in an appropriate rehabilitation facility, as well as to operational and insurance issues. … patients with and … Read more on Kaiser Health News

Udupi: Vishwasadamane, Rehabilitation Center Rescues Mentally-Challenged
Vishwasadamane cares for over 200 orphaned, destitute and mentally-challenged at their rehabilitation center. Its humanitarian services are recognized by the state government and general public. Meanwhile, the kind-hearted donors can support in their … Read more on Bellevision

Deaf, blind man called example of 'patient dumping'
Since then, the 47-year-old Martin has lost a leg, run up hundreds of thousands of dollars in emergency medical bills, and landed in the city's Laguna Honda long-term rehabilitation hospital. City investigators suspect this is an extreme example of … Read more on San Francisco Chronicle (blog)