The development of "Diagnosis Related Groups" - DRGs, a methodology for classifying hospital patients
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101991000300007Keywords:
Diagnostic related groups, Hospital administrationAbstract
The history of Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG's), a system for classifying patients in acute care hospitals, developed by researchers at Yale University, USA, is reviewed. DRGs are an instrument for measuring the hospital product, primarily from a management viewpoint. Starting with a review of the definitions of hospital product, the article follows the course from the first DRGs through the most recent revision, providing a summary of potential and current applications of the system in several countries, which range from payment mechanism to uses in quality control.Downloads
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1991-06-01
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Noronha, M. F., Veras, C. T., Leite, I. C., Martins, M. S., Braga Neto, F., & Silver, L. (1991). The development of "Diagnosis Related Groups" - DRGs, a methodology for classifying hospital patients . Revista De Saúde Pública, 25(3), 198-208. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101991000300007