Impact of the DRG-based reimbursement system on patient care and professional practise: perspectives of Swiss hospital physicians

Impact of the DRG-based reimbursement system on patient care and professional practise: perspectives of Swiss hospital physicians

QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY: The reimbursement system SwissDRG sets incentives for hospitals and providers to treat patients in a cost-efficient way. Arising conflicts between the commitment to the patient’s well-being and the economic interests of the hospital can lead to an impairment of quality and e...

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Main Authors: Margrit Fässler, Verina Wild, Caroline Clarinval, Alois Tschopp, Jana Alexandra Faehnrich, Nikola Biller-Andorno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2015-02-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Subjects:
Switzerland
questionnaire
ethics
survey
DRGs
cost-containment
Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/2010

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