The Nation - News from Jan. 9, 1986
The Reagan Administration said it is taking steps to make sure that hospitalized Medicare recipients are aware of their legal rights against premature release but insisted the action merely reinforces efforts already in place. An official of the Health Care Financing Administration, which runs Medicare, said the agency is drafting a model letter to be given Medicare recipients when they are hospitalized, which will detail appeal rights.
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