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The variance of length of stay and the optimal DRG outlier payments

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  • Stefan Felder, 2009. "The variance of length of stay and the optimal DRG outlier payments," International Journal of Health Economics and Management, Springer, vol. 9(3), pages 279-289, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ijhcfe:v:9:y:2009:i:3:p:279-289
    DOI: 10.1007/s10754-008-9051-1
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    Keywords

    Optimal outlier DRG payments; Supply-side insurance in health care; Stop loss insurance; G22; I11;
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    JEL classification:

    • G22 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Insurance; Insurance Companies; Actuarial Studies
    • I11 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Analysis of Health Care Markets

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