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tiffannnnyyyyyy

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on: Jul 17, 2018
How is average length of stay calculated?
 
  a. Days of care/discharges
  b. By cumulating patient days
  c. Inpatient days/capacity
  d. Discharges X inpatient days

Question 2

How did the PPS based on DRGs lead to hospital downsizing in the United States?
 
  a. It mandated closure of beds based on occupancy rates
  b. It led to greater competition among hospitals
  c. It created financial incentives to perform surgeries in outpatient settings
  d. It created financial incentives to minimize the patient's length of stay


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okolip

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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tiffannnnyyyyyy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Gracias!

sarah_brady415

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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