The number of Medicare patients receiving observation care jumped 69% in five years, to 1.6 million in 2011, according to the most recent federal data. When seniors call Medicare to complain about observation status, the option to appeal is rarely mentioned.
(January 2017) Modal is a type of rayon, a semi-synthetic cellulose fiber made by spinning reconstituted cellulose, in this case often from beech trees. Modal is used alone or with other fibers (often cotton or spandex) in household items such as pajamas, towels, bathrobes, underwear and bedsheets. Modal is processed under different conditions to produce a fiber that is stronger and more stable when it is wet than standard rayon, yet has a soft feel, similar to cotton. See also
Percale is a closely woven, plain weave, spun fabric made from both carded and combed yarns and Percale sheeting is the finest available. The high thread count  above 180 - gives the fabric a soft, silk-like feel.