Should we implement DRGs in Malaysia?

Governments must be sure of their purpose in implementing a DRG payment system and what it is expected to achieve, according to the World Bank. — Filepic

This column is a continuation of the one on diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) a fortnight ago.

The previous column addressed Malaysian private hospitals’ fee for service (FFS) model, case mix complexities, the beginning and formation of DRGs, and examples of payment calculations.