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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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HLTH is Human
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Fostering Excellence: How Quality and Compliance Culture Drives Talent Acquisition and Retention
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Doctors Go to Jail. Engineers Don’t.
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Navigating the Crisis: Strategies for Addressing Healthcare Staffing Shortages
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Beyond the Hype: Strategically Integrating Technology for a Healthier Future
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The AJHCS Strategic Planning Framework: Adapting Government Methodologies to Enhance Inpatient Healthcare Outcomes
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Addressing Mental Health Crisis: Co-Regulation As a Solution
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