[Impact of the DRG system for subacute and rehabilitative treatment in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia].
The forthcoming introduction of a DRG system in Germany has entailed numerous uncertainties for the agencies involved, for medical and care staff as well as all others having to do with the health care system, the patients included. As had previously been the case in other countries, this innovation is going to effect major changes in Germany as well. Notwithstanding, efforts to enhance specific, efficient and quality-assured medical care can, and are intended to, be undertaken in the future as well. This short report summarizes the impact introduction of a DRG system has had at the interface between acute care and subsequent rehabilitation in Sydney, New South Wales; concluding, future developments are outlined.
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Rehabilitation Liverpool and Braeside Hospitals; Clinical Services Braeside Hospital; Sydney, Australien. F.Kohler@unsw.edu.au
D000359:Aftercare / Q000191:economics*; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups / Q000191:economics*; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D019458:Insurance Coverage / Q000191:economics; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000191:economics*; D009517:New South Wales; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000191:economics; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers / Q000191:economics*