Comparative Assessment of Six Case-Mix Classification Systems When Applied toSimulated DoD Populations

摘要

This report presents the results of a comparative analysis of six case-mixclassification systems when applied to a simulation of DoD patient populations. This represents the culmination of a series of reports that assessed each of the case-mix classification schemes. Case-mix classification schemes tested were Ambulatory Work Units (AWUs); Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) visit charges; Ambulatory Visit Groups (AVGs) based on CHAMPUS charges; AVGs based on the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS); Ambulatory Patient Groups (APGs) based on CHAMPUS charges; and APGs based on RBRVS. Simulations were used to facilitate a comparison of these competing classification schemes. Case-Mix; Ambulatory Case-Mix; Ambulatory Care Classification; Case-Mix Classification; Ambulatory Patient Groups (APGs); Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS); CHAMPUS; Ambulatory Work Units (AWUs).