Why the study?
Does the implementation of DRGs reduce hospital length of stay in patients with colorectal cancer?
Population
Patients with colorectal cancer who were operated on at Mt. Sinai Hospital
Comparison
Implementation of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) vs Pre-DRG implementation
Design
Cohort
Authors
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DRG implementation was associated with shorter LOS and fewer complications in colorectal cancer; leaves open causality and generalizability in this observational cohort.
Does the implementation of DRGs reduce hospital length of stay in patients with colorectal cancer?
The introduction of DRGs was associated with decreased hospital length of stay and changes in surgical management for colorectal cancer patients.
Schwartz et al. (1998) studied this question.
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