The Nation - News from Dec. 5, 1986
The New York state health commissioner named eight hospitals as AIDS centers that will provide a broad range of health care services and help reduce hospital stays for AIDS patients. It is the first such program in the nation, state officials said. Under the Comprehensive AIDS Center program, the hospitals will receive a 30% higher insurance reimbursement for each AIDS patient in return for offering more services, including outpatient care such as dental, home care and counseling.
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