Medicare reimbursement for pressure ulcers--strategy for change.
Treatment of pressure ulcers has financial consequences for patients and caregivers alike. Characteristics define which hospitals are financial winners and losers in pressure ulcer treatment. Changes in Medicare coverage and reimbursement will improve quality of care.
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D006801:Humans; D006278:Medicare; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000191:economics*; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States