Many people do not know their patient rights if they feel that they are being discharged from the hospital too soon. If you think that it is medically necessary for you to stay in the hospital a little longer or if the transition to post-hospital services is not acceptable to you, you can appeal the decision for your discharge. Medicare beneficiaries are able to utilize this appeal process since Medicare wants to ensure that each patient is receiving timely, quality health care.
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