
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Hindle, Don 
A1  - Lenz, Max J 
T1  - Using Australian DRGs in Germany:a commentary
JF  - Australian Health Review
JO  - Aust. Health Review
Y1  - 2001
VL  - 24
IS  - 1
SP  - 136
EP  - 147
KW  - 
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/AH010136 
N2  - Germany will begin a change to per case payment by DRG from January 2003. It has selected the Australian DRGclassification as the basis for patient categorisation, in preference to the many other DRG variants around the world.The main aim is increase control over expenditure. We describe some of the reasons for high levels of spending onhospital inpatient care, including the fragmented insurance system and supplier-induced demand. We summarise thereasons why Australian DRGs were selected, and note some of the benefits that will accrue for Australia. 
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