[DRGs at high risk of inappropriateness in Italy: evaluation of regional thresholds.].
This study evaluates interregional variability in threshold levels fixed by the various regions, for DRGs at high risk of inappropriateness, and analyses regional and national objectives achieved with respect to the reduction of hospital admissions (years 2001-2004). A reduction of inappropriate admissions has been observed.
Azara
Antonio
A
Istituto di Igiene e Medicina Preventiva - Università degli Studi di Sassari.
Castiglia
Paolo
P
Congiu
Margherita
M
Pes
Marianna
M
Maida
Alessandro
A
D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D010343:Patient Admission