The nurse is clarifying information to a patient regarding diagnosis-related groups (DRGs). What is the nurse's best response when the patient asks how DRGs reduce medical care costs?
a. By determining payment based on diagnosis
b. By requiring two medical opinions to confirm a diagnosis
c. By organizing HMOs
d. By defining a person who will require hospitalization
ANS: A
DRGs determine the amount of payment and length of hospital stay based on the diagnosis.
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