Air Data Functions The modern air data computers and their associated instrumentation are used to measure a number of criti-cal air mass properties. The computer must track pressure changes as the aircraft climbs, descends, accelerates, decelerates and then accurately pre-dict, for example, capture points for the autopilot. The atmospheric pres-
Know Your Hospital Status. When you are admitted to a hospital, it is only natural to believe that you have been admitted as a regular patient, or an âinpatient,â to that hospital. Yet, a concept known as âobservation statusâ can affect the amount you pay if you are on Medicare.
Hospitals are ranked nationally in specialties and regionally in states and major metro areas. U.S. News assigns a rating to hospitals in a handful of common procedures and conditions, including hip replacement and COPD. Baylor University Medical Center is ranked nationally in 4 adult specialties. It also achieved the highest rating possible in 8 procedures or conditions.