Falling hospital admissions and shorter length of hospital stays beginning in the mid 1980s may be attributable to

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The introduction of the DRG system (Diagnosis-Related Group) in the mid-1980s changed the way hospitals were reimbursed for services. It incentivized hospitals to reduce the length of hospital stays and increase efficiency in care delivery as they were paid a fixed amount for each patient based on their diagnosis. This led to a reduction in hospital admissions and shorter stays, as hospitals had to discharge patients sooner to avoid financial losses.

Falling Hospital Admissions and Shorter Length of Hospital Stays Beginning