The Impact of Infections on Reimbursement in 92 US Hospitals, 2015-2018
The Impact of Infections on Reimbursement in 92 US Hospitals, 2015-2018 (Elsevier).
Bacterial infections can complicate hospital outcomes. Infections are associated with longer hospital/ICU lengths of stay and higher costs.
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Conclusions
Current reimbursement options for infections result in significant hospital
financial burden. Reimbursement models should be reconsidered to enable
adoption of costlier diagnostics and antimicrobials.
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Quelle: Elsevier, 20.04.2021