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.
Traditional Medicare hospital coverage. Here is a breakdown of how much Medicare will cover and how much youâll owe out-of-pocket for individual hospital benefit periods: You will be expected to pay for the initial cost of your hospital stay, up to a limit of $1,260. This comprises your hospital deductible for Medicare Part A. As opposed to other Medicare deductibles, it begins anew with every hospital benefit period, rather than your first admission to the hospital each year.