contributions of case mix intensity and technology to hospital cost increases under medicares prospective payment
hospital cost increasesmedicare prospective paymentcase mix intensityhealthcare technology costshospital spending trends
This analysis investigates the critical factors contributing to hospital cost increases, focusing on the impact of patient case mix intensity and evolving medical technology. It examines how these elements influence hospital expenditures within the framework of Medicare's prospective payment system, offering insights into the complex dynamics of healthcare spending trends.