additional $8,500 hospitals spent on a patient for inpatient care, the patient’s mortality risk fell by about 2 percentage points. In contrast, mortality rates increased by about 5 percent among patients who were treated in hospitals and then sent to long-term care facilities for further care. Overall, the study seems to suggest that hospitals would be better off investing in improved inpatient care facilities rather than relying on long-term nursing facilities to care for patients after they are released from the hospital. Not only is it better for the health of patients, but it also benefits hospitals financially. In some cases, it could even encourage insurance companies to pay hospitals more money for certain inpatient services. The MIT researchers believe their findings could change the way hospitals approach inpatient care and treat their patients in both the short and long term. At Novum Medical Products, we strive to help hospitals offer the best possible care to their patients by providing them with safe, comfortable medical furnishings. Browse our extensive selection of products online, or give us a call today to learn more.