push for Medicare

push for Medicare

n the news we constantly keep hearing the push for Medicare for all…and yes, a system/nation wide program to offer insurance to everyone alike is an ideal situation. However, let’s look at it from a Hospital’s perspective, can a Hospital survive solely on Medicare rate reimbursements? How do you think this would affect our current Hospitals in regard to the effectiveness and quality of care they offer? Follow the link to read an interesting article and the current position of the American Nurses Association. Also, follow the link to the DQ Forum to post your thoughts…no need to include any APA citations, just speak/write your mind. 🙂

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2019/03/10/ana-nurses-not-ready-to-follow-union-on-medicare-for-all/#ccef11e5f430