DB
Dr. Mallory practices at your hospital and your competitor. Presented below are data for DRG 209 (Major Joint and Limb Reattachments, Lower Extremity) that reflect practice patterns for Dr. Mallory at the two hospitals.
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Your Hospital
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Competitor
|
|
Discharges
|
150
|
90
|
|
Average Age
|
68
|
50
|
|
Length of Stay
|
4.4
|
4.1
|
|
Average Cost
|
$10,550
|
$7,108
|
|
Nursing Cost
|
$1,998
|
$1,208
|
|
Ancillary Cost
|
$8,552
|
$5,900
|
|
Operating Room Cost
|
$2405
|
$2,158
|
|
Lab Cost
|
$836
|
$484
|
|
Radiology Cost
|
$277
|
$191
|
|
Medical Supplies Cost
|
$3,022
|
$1,690
|
|
Pharmacy Cost
|
$857
|
$335
|
|
Other Costs
|
$1,156
|
$1,042
|
What do you think accounts for the difference in costs between the two hospitals?