This report explores the feasibility and possible structure of alternative approaches to developing an all-payer prospective system for reimbursing hospitals for inpatient care. Included are a discussion of the derivation of case mix indexes, a discussion on constructing estimates of the average cost of an inpatient discharge, and a discussion on achieving Medicare savings. Also covered is a payment simulation model that covers average payments per discharge by hospital type, aggregate payments by hospital type, and distribution effects by hospital type.
The nonpartisan Urban Institute publishes studies, reports, and books on timely topics worthy of public consideration. The views expressed are those of the authors and should not be attributed to the Urban Institute, its trustees, or its funders.
Usage, posting and reprint of materials on the UI web site:
Most publications may be downloaded free of charge from the web site in PDF format. This information may be used and copies made for research, academic, policy or other non-commercial purposes. Proper attribution is required.
Copyright of the written materials contained within the Urban Institute website is owned or controlled by the Urban Institute. Posting UI research papers on other websites is permitted subject to prior approval from the Urban Institute—contact paffairs@urban.org.
If you are unable to access or print the PDF document please contact us or call the Publications Office at (202) 261-5687.
Latest Research
Browse by Topic:
Printer-friendly summary
