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  • Title: Hospital payment based on diagnosis-related groups.
    Author: Fetter RB.
    Journal: J Soc Health Syst; 1992; 3(4):4-15. PubMed ID: 1288673.
    Abstract:
    The Prospective Payment System (PPS) used by Medicare to pay hospitals is described. As Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) are central to this system, they are described in some detail. While the results achieved by PPS have been impressive, opportunities to both improve and extend the approach are present. Problems with the approach are described, together with alternatives to direct payment.
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