Concerns Also Expressed About Impact of '08 Budget on Medicare Recipients in Need of Medical Rehabilitation Care CRYSTAL CITY, Va., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Researchers presented findings today at the State of the Science Symposium on Post-Acute Rehabilitation in Crystal City demonstrating that the setting for rehabilitative care directly influences the outcome for patients recovering from strokes, joint replacement operations, and other conditions. The findings highlighted the need for evidence-based research to drive public-policy decisions for Medicare recipients in need of post-acute rehabilitation services. Researchers also expressed concern about the impact of the proposed 2008 budget on Medicare beneficiaries who are in need of rehabilitative care to recover from a stroke, joint replacement surgery, hip fracture, and other illnesses. The findings were discussed at a press conference today at the opening of the symposium in Crystal City, Virginia. The symposium opened with remarks from Senator Bob Dole.
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