Which of the Following Hospital Sizes Has the Lowest Cost

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following hospital sizes has the lowest cost per CMI-adjusted discharge?

• A) Hospitals with less than 100 beds
• B) Hospitals with 100 to 199 beds
• C) Hospitals with 200 to 399 beds
• D) Hospitals with more than 400 beds

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