How Did the PPS Based on DRGs Lead to Hospital

question 44

Multiple Choice

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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