What is 'case mix' in SAP IS-H - SAP for Healthcare?

case mix - Overview

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals Valuation or comparison value relating either to individual cases or to the range of patients treated in a hospital. The more complicated the patients' needs, the costlier the medical care. The term is currently used synonymously with patient classification.

case mix - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Case mix is a term used in the IS-H SAP for Healthcare software to refer to the different types of patients that a healthcare facility may treat. It is used to measure the complexity of a patient's care and the resources needed to provide it. The case mix index (CMI) is a numerical value assigned to each patient based on their diagnosis, treatments, and other factors. 
  How to Use It: 
  The case mix index is used to compare the complexity of different patients and determine the resources needed for their care. It can also be used to measure the efficiency of a healthcare facility by comparing the CMI of its patients with the resources it has available. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the case mix index, it is important to remember that it is only an estimate of a patient's complexity and does not take into account all factors that may affect their care. It should be used as one tool among many when assessing a patient's needs. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The case mix index was developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and is used in many healthcare facilities around the world. It is also used in other industries, such as insurance, to measure risk and cost.