title: 1977--78 comparisons show slower growth.
mesh_terms: D001509:Bed Occupancy; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis / Q000639:trends; D006764:Hospitals, Community / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007902:Length of Stay; D010564:Personnel, Hospital; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D014481:United States