Diagnosis related groups: recent developments and their adaption and application in Australia.
The diagnosis related group (DRG) method of measuring the activities of hospitals is described, as is the potential use of this system in the financing of hospitals in the United States of America. The adaptation and application of the DRG system for Australian hospitals is discussed.
D001315:Australia; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups; D005376:Financial Management / Q000379:methods*; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital / Q000379:methods*; D007902:Length of Stay; D014481:United States