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My husband’s medical team failed him. Then a stranger came in and said 6 words that saved his life.

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My husband’s medical team failed him. Then a stranger came in and said 6 words that saved his life.

Ten minutes after my husband arrived in his hospital room, the room was filled with doctors, nurses, therapists and technicians. Warnings are heard on the cars. The white robes huddled together and whispered. And then Joel was rushed back out the door, wheels spinning, propelled by a fleet of scrubs in sprint mode. We had … Read more

Medicare will not cover hospital costs for seniors

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Medicare will not cover hospital costs for seniors

Retirees may know that Medicare doesn’t cover inpatient hospital costs forever, because Medicare Part A covers the first 60 days of the cost for time spent in the hospital after you’ve reached your deductible. Beginning on day 61, beneficiaries must pay a daily coinsurance amount. For very long hospitalizations, patients may ultimately be responsible for … Read more