In this Discussion, review the following concepts pertaining to
Medicare-Medicaid prospective payment systems for inpatients: Federal
legislations are demanding that healthcare costs be controlled. These
demands have led to federal healthcare reimbursement reform.
- How do MS-DRGs encourage inpatient facilities to practice cost management?
- Is the MS-DRGs approach supported by the healthcare community or is it manipulated by the providers?
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