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How Will Each of the Following Bases for Hospital Payment

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How will each of the following bases for hospital payment affect the number of admissions, the average length of stay, the volume of services per day, and the unit cost of services (cost per service):
Fee-for-service payment
Per diem payment
Fixed-fee per admission


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