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Re:Prisoners Who Care for the Dying and Get Another Chance a... by joncrane on Wednesday June 06, 2018 @05:30PM (#17251277)
It seemed highly likely to me because Medicaid's reimbursement rates are very low.
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Re:Prisoners Who Care for the Dying and Get Another Chance a... by LeifCarrotson on Wednesday June 06, 2018 @06:27PM (#17251631)
I understand that Medicaid rates are low, but why the male/female distinction?
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Re:Prisoners Who Care for the Dying and Get Another Chance a... by Spooky23 on Wednesday June 06, 2018 @07:07PM (#17251898)
There are a lot more older women than men, and a higher likelihood of getting stuck with a single occupied bed as you cannot bunk male/female.

Nursing homes are an awful, evil business.

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Re:Prisoners Who Care for the Dying and Get Another Chance a... by bilbo0s on Wednesday June 06, 2018 @06:35PM (#17251687)
In all fairness, when it comes to end-stage palliative care, there is no male/female distinction with respect to the bottom line. They both hit it pretty hard assuming they qualify.
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