ArticleJournal of Korean medical science2025
Variability in the Length of Stay and Daily Medical Expenses in Inpatient Care in Korea, 2010-2019: Hypertension and Pneumonia.
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- The Epidemiological Trends of Hospitalized Pneumonia Patients in Taiwan in 2019 and 2020: A Population-based Nationwide Study.Journal of acute medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
This study examined the variability in the length of stay (LOS) and daily medical expenses (DME) for hypertension and pneumonia inpatient care. Using 10 years of National Health Insurance Service data (2010-2019), a multilevel analysis assessed variability at the patient and institutional levels. During the study period, the mean LOS decreased, whereas the DME increased for both hypertension and pneumonia. Institutional level variability in the LOS increased during the study period, demonstrating greater variability than that for pneumonia. For both conditions, institutional-level variability was more marked in smaller institutions (hospitals and clinics) than in larger institutions (general and tertiary hospitals). These findings indicate a need for standardized healthcare service protocols to promote consistent and efficient patient care.
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