Piobaire
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That isn't a study but more like a sales brochure, but regardless, it says that 11 conditions that were not present in a patient will not be taken into account after admission of the patient. That isn't really addressing my point.
I'm not trying to pick what you say apart but if you have data, I'd love to see it beyond the broad strokes since I am interested.
If your point is physician payments, I never attempted to address it. Please re-read the thread, and at all times you will see my points have been consistent, and not dealt with physician payments. I am not sure what you mean by "data." I just gave you a link explaining the new policy CMS adopted re: DRG payment to providers in regards to a list of events. They were previously paid for. Now they are not. As I originally stated, Medicare payments have been effectively reduced, through this mechanism. This link, from an email I had, was useful in having the consultant explain to you the mechanism. You do not seem to want to accept this mechanism was put in place, and I am fine with that. It supports my theory enumerated above.
Edit: Better yet, let CMS explain it to you: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalAcqCond/01_Overview.asp