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The Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) System Adopted by Medicare Since 1983

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The diagnosis-related group (DRG) system adopted by Medicare since 1983 has had the following effects, except


A) hospitals now receive a fixed payment for treating each patient.
B) the average length of a hospital stay has increased.
C) more patients are treated on an outpatient basis.
D) hospitals now have an incentive to restrict the amount of resources used for patients.

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