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An Analysis of DRG Profitability and Cross-Subsidization in Academic Medical Centers
This article analyzes profitability patterns across major DRGs to uncover how academic medical centers rely on high-margin elective procedures to subsidize unprofitable emergency and critical care. Using Medicare cost data, it quantifies cross-subsidization ratios and outlines strategic implications for hospital leaders navigating financial pressures. The findings highlight fundamental tensions between mission and margin in today’s healthcare environment.
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Key Demographic and Mental Health Predictors of Receiving Disability Benefits with Mental Health Limitations
This study examines demographic and mental health factors that predict Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) receipt among individuals with primary mental health limitations. We investigated whether age and other demographics directly predict SSDI receipt, if specific mental health symptoms are associated with benefit receipt.
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An Analysis of DRG Profitability and Cross-Subsidization in Academic Medical Centers
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Key Demographic and Mental Health Predictors of Receiving Disability Benefits with Mental Health Limitations
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Medicaid Fraud and Its Systemic Impact on U.S. Healthcare Access and Cost
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The Gamification of Healthcare: Is it the Way to Go?
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The Intersection of Social Determinants and Medicaid in a Post-COVID Policy Spectrum
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TikTok for Health: The Power of Short-Form Videos to Educate Young Women on Sexual Health
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Healthcare Eligibility for DACA Recipients
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Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxes: Evaluating Effectiveness, Addressing Challenges, and Designing for Optimal Public Health and Equity
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