Episode 1233 • • 35:57 - 39:20
1233: W.H.O. CARES
Scott Jensen, Hospital Medicare Reimbursement Rates
Minnesota State Senator Dr. Scott Jensen explained how Medicare reimbursement rates increase significantly for COVID-19 diagnoses. Hospitals receive approximately $13,000 for a COVID-19 admission compared to $4,600 for normal pneumonia, with the payment rising to $39,000 if a ventilator is used.