What is it about?
Early versions of the HRG tariff made a politically-correct decision that a day case should be paid at the same price as the inpatient equivalent. Hospitals duly created 'day case' admissions for injections, minor procedures, tests, etc.
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Why is it important?
Political meddling in the HRG tariff has been a constant Achilles heel. Every politically correct decision to manipulate costs has been met by distortions as providers seek to maximize income.
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The HRG tariff is an International exemplar of politically motivated blunders and the unintended consequences of policy. For the full series see http://www.hcaf.biz/2010/Publications_Full.pdf
Dr Rodney P Jones
Healthcare Analysis & Forecasting
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This page is a summary of: Limitations of the HRG tariff: day cases, British Journal of Healthcare Management, September 2008, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/bjhc.2008.14.9.30837.
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