Two Ways Hospitals Attempt to Reduce Costs Through Reduction in the LOS

question 29

Multiple Choice

Two ways hospitals attempt to reduce costs through reduction in the LOS are:

• A)disease management and case management
• B)disease management and DRGs
• C)case management and clinical pathways
• D)DRGs and clinical pathways

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