Silver Book Fact
Higher hospitalization costs due to pneumonia

Medicare beneficiaries hospitalized for pneumonia have $15,682 higher expenses than those without the infection.
Thomas C, Ryan M, Chapman J, Stason W, et al. Incidence and Cost of Pneumonia in Medicare Beneficiaries. Chest. 2012; 142(4): 973-81. http://journal.publications.chestnet.org/article.aspx?articleid=1215975