Among possible responses to GAMC problem: respite care for the homeless
October 23, 2009
One of the dilemmas facing hospitals is where to send homeless patients when they're too sick to return to the streets but not sick enough to remain hospitalized. Hospitalization can cost $1,000 or more a night, and the costs could go higher if patients don't have time to recuperate properly and end up returning to the emergency room. Read more »