Remember all that unrealistic fear-mongering from Republicans claiming that the president's health reform act would lead to rationing in the health care industry? Policy set to take effect this week involving Medicare is making these concerns that Democrats attackedĀ appear more and more accurate.
The Associated Press reports that as of Monday, Medicare will start fining hospitals that have too many patients readmitted within 30 days of discharge due to complications. The Obama Administration says that theseĀ penaltiesĀ that come with theĀ health care law will improve quality while also trying to save taxpayers money. According to AP, theĀ penalties for two-thirds of hospitals serving Medicare patients will average around $125,000 per facility this coming year.
Republican Rep. Andrew Harris of Maryland is an anesthesiologist and a vocalĀ opponentĀ to the federal government broadening its role in the health care industry. Watch a clip of Rep. Harris discussing these issues with Andrew Wilkow during anĀ appearanceĀ on TheBlaze TV Monday:
