Any hospital that receives Medicare or Medicaid financing must allow LGBTs to see their loved ones just as they would for hetero visitors beginning Jan. 16, the Department of Health and Human Services announced, solidifying President Obama's April mandate. A written policy is required, stipulating legal relationships are no longer a factor in granting visitation. Guess who's less than thrilled?
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