What kinds of hospital care will Medicare no longer reimburse?

A. Consultation with a physician if an advanced practice nurse is available
B. Inpatient care if such procedures can be done on an outpatient basis
C. Prescription drugs when generic drugs are available
D. Preventable medical complications such as injuries from falls


ANS: D

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