
doi: 10.1007/bf02080409
pmid: 2508351
DRG definitions have evolved during the past decade and will continue to evolve as methods for evaluating severity data become available. The use of DRGs for hospital budgeting, payment and evaluation as well as the support of hospital utilization review and quality assurance activities requires that systems be available to insure data quality. A comprehensive and flexible clinical information system will be required by hospitals in order to manage under a DRG system.
Adult, Quality Assurance, Health Care, Severity of Illness Index, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S., Hospitals, United States, Utilization Review, Humans, Child, Diagnosis-Related Groups, Aged, Information Systems
Adult, Quality Assurance, Health Care, Severity of Illness Index, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S., Hospitals, United States, Utilization Review, Humans, Child, Diagnosis-Related Groups, Aged, Information Systems
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