The Evaluation of DRG Application from the Point of Healthcare Managers in Turkey

Abstract

The Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) have been commonly used by the hospitals to calculate the cost and as a reimbursement model by the paying institutions since 1970s. There has been some research on the DRG since 2005, and in 2010, the Ministry of Health in Turkey adopted it as the reimbursement model. In order to conduct a successful DRG research, it is important to analyse research findings worldwide, and determine the DRGs and relative values in accordance with the conditions of the country and carry out a continuous monitoring and evaluation.