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.
Coverage for inpatient care in a hospital. For inpatient hospital stays, Medicare will pay: 100 percent of costs for up to 60 days of inpatient care, after you pay the deductible. You pay $1,288 in 2016. After 60 days, beneficiaries are responsible for coinsurance costs. In 2016, beneficiaries must pay $322/day.