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What can we learn from international comparisons of costs by DRG?

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  • M. Pirson
  • L. Schenker
  • D. Martins
  • Duong Dung
  • J. Chalé
  • P. Leclercq

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It is possible to make international comparisons but only if there is standardization of the case-mix between countries and only if comparable accountancy methodologies are used. Harmonization of DRGs groups, nomenclature and accountancy is thus required. Copyright Springer-Verlag 2013

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  • M. Pirson & L. Schenker & D. Martins & Duong Dung & J. Chalé & P. Leclercq, 2013. "What can we learn from international comparisons of costs by DRG?," The European Journal of Health Economics, Springer;Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gesundheitsökonomie (DGGÖ), vol. 14(1), pages 67-73, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:eujhec:v:14:y:2013:i:1:p:67-73
    DOI: 10.1007/s10198-011-0373-4
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