Question

discuss the concept of Diagnosis-related groups , cite / Reference resources if used

Answer 1

Concept of diagnosis related groups;

It is a type of classification of the patient that is to standardize the payments in the hosipatal that includes all the charges like admission fee, discharges, as well as charges for the inpatient stay.

DRGs usings a statistical tools offer a platform that categorize the overall hospitalization cost for the reimbursement purposes those are eligible.

It is proved to be efficient tool to control the healthcare costs and it also encouraging patient care practice efficacy.

Major advantages of DRGs payment system is that's is its acceptancy and transparency.