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| 1998 | 2003 | 2008 | 2013 | 2018 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient mortality (%) | 12.8 | 11.0 | 8.1 | 5.6 | 4.7 | < 0.001 |
| LOS (days) | 7.0 | 6.7 | 6.5 | 5.7 | 5.9 | < 0.001 |
| THC ($) | 33,940 | 52,589 | 59,853 | 57,864 | 72,062 | < 0.001 |
LOS: length of stay; THC: total hospital charge.
