Which of the following is a result of the development of DRGs?

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DRGs (Diagnostic Related Groups) were developed as a way to standardize hospital billing for Medicare patients, with each DRG having a set payment amount based on the patient's diagnosis. This resulted in some hospitals being paid more than they charged for a given service, while others received less. This was intended to incentivize hospitals to be more efficient in their use of resources and reduce healthcare costs. It did not lead to expanded services for Medicare patients or longer hospital stays. Advances in medical research are not directly related to the development of DRGs.

Which of the Following Is a Result of the Development