Avoid animal purines: Avoid foods rich in animal purines. Examples include: beef, lamb, pork, and shellfish. Alcoholic beverages, especially beer and spirits (whiskey, vodka) are also high in purines. Some studies suggest moderate wine consumption is less likely to cause gout attacks.
In 2011, Medicare spent about $549 billion for benefit expenses; 24 percent of that amount â approximately $158 billion â was spent on inpatient hospital services. Approximately 36 million patients per year are admitted to U.S. hospitals, and Medicare pays 90 percent of the costs for almost 42 percent of them. Overall, Medicare payments account for almost 28 percent of all hospital care costs.
Health insurance doesnât cover as much as you may think. Studies show that health care plans and Medicare account for 3% of the cost of nursing home care. Medicare will only pay for nursing home costs on a limited basis: 100% for the first 20 days and a co-pay up to 100 days. Thatâs pretty much it. Medicaid can really help pick up the slack, but youâll have to prove financial necessity first.