Abstract
Between 1965 and 1982, hospital costs per admission rose by some 690%. Factors that contributed to this inflationary trend and that caused payers to take drastic action are analyzed. The actions taken in the past and current proposals to control the rate of increase are reviewed. It is predicted that payment systems for other providers such as physicians and nursing homes will change in similar ways.
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