title: Effect of DRGs on research.
abstract: The author examines the present and potential impact of prospective payment systems and DRGs on research. DRGs are affecting the funding and direction of research. In addition, DRGs may already be affecting the statistical data bases used in research.
mesh_terms: D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000191:economics; D012106:Research; D012107:Research Design; D012109:Research Support as Topic; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D014481:United States