My husband's appendix ruptured, St. Luke's operate...

My husband's appendix ruptured, St. Luke's operated, then put him on a ventilator saying he wasn't breathing good enough. They tied him to the bed and told me that he probably had brain damage and he should be kept in a permanent vegetative state and checked into their long term care wing (we have good insurance and they saw $$$ signs). On day 6 he woke up, completely recovered (was cleared to leave by the surgeon), they advised me I wasn't allowed to check him out or transfer him to another hospital. They said I had no rights even though I am his durable power of attorney. They threatened to have me arrested. I stood my ground and said I'd call the police myself. They finally backed off and let me leave with him. Went straight home and he's perfectly fine! They tried to warehouse him so they could bilk the insurance company as long as possible. This was money grab, plain and simple, and if I hadn't fought back, that's exactly what would have happened. Don't be bullied, don't be lied to, know your rights!