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Characteristics of the High-Cost Population Compared to Low-Cost
| High-cost population | Low-cost population | |
|---|---|---|
| n | 1486 | 13,369 |
| Male (%) | 55 | 51 |
| Average age (SD) | 66 (14) | 70 (11) |
| % of Total cost | 60 | 40 |
| % of Group cost attributable to inpatient utilization | 48 | 9 |
| Median inpatient days (IQR) | 4 (9) | 0 (0) |
