Which of the following statements is true concerning DRGs? Soon after their impl

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Which of the following statements is true concerning DRGs?

Soon after their implementation in 1983, the average length of stay in U.S. hospitals fell significantly.

Hospital operating margins fell dramatically immediately after implementation of the program.

The system encourages over-treatment of elderly patients.

The system encourages physicians to over-diagnose, referred to as "DRG creep."

Both a and d are true.

Soon after their implementation in 1983, the average length of stay in U.S. hospitals fell significantly.

Hospital operating margins fell dramatically immediately after implementation of the program.

The system encourages over-treatment of elderly patients.

The system encourages physicians to over-diagnose, referred to as "DRG creep."

Both a and d are true.

Both a and d are true.

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