Renee Callaghan: GPHealth decision is in the best interest of patients

Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage are not the same. Traditional Medicare, also referred to as Original Medicare, is funded and operated by the federal government. Medicare Advantage is funded by the government, but operated by private insurance companies.
Medicare Advantage patients frequently have longer hospital stays as they await pre-authorization for aftercare or rehabilitative care services. Waiting on Medicare Advantage authorizations delays appropriate care for patients.
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