title: LOS could soar for patients in observation status.
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D006300:Health Services Misuse; D006760:Hospitalization; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends*; D016344:Medicare Part A / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010343:Patient Admission; D010351:Patient Discharge; D012866:Skilled Nursing Facilities / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States; D014600:Utilization Review