Even Grave Errors at Rehab Hospitals Go Unpenalized and Undisclosed

The article highlights the lack of accountability and transparency in the rehabilitation hospital industry. It suggests that for-profit rehabilitation hospitals, which provide the majority of inpatient physical therapy services, tend to have higher readmission rates to general hospitals compared to other facilities. The article also reveals that Medicare, the primary insurer for these services, does not disclose information to consumers about problematic inspections or errors at these rehabilitation hospitals. This lack of oversight and public reporting allows grave errors to go unpenalized and undisclosed, potentially putting patients at risk. The article raises concerns about the quality of care and the potential prioritization of profits over patient well-being in the rehabilitation hospital industry. It calls for greater transparency and accountability, emphasizing the need for consumers to have access to comprehensive information about the performance and safety records of these facilities.