Source of Data: 1. AHS Baseline Study 4/11/75 - Data from F.I. Report (160 kc) by Hospital. 2. Short stay hospital per diem rate for 1974 from hospital statistics Differences Between Projected (Trend) Days & Observed/1,000 Elig. 1975 edition by American Hospital Association - 1974 survey rate of all pay sources including federal. Source of Data: 3. HEW ORS Medicare Data from C. Fischer via telephone conversation with Mr. Rael. Average Per Diem rate based on total covered charges total covered days. Estimated Cost Avoidance (1974) Average length of stay statistics could change as additional data for each specific period is recieved and placed in the CAP master file. Second half of 1975 (Jul.- Dec.) is estimated based on 19 month trend and projected for 5 months. Program implementation started August 1973 on a phased basis. as of January 1, 1974. Program was fully implemented in all hospitals Source of data: CAP master data file. Reports: CAP 01, 1/16/75, CAP 01, 6/21/75, CAP 01, 11/15/75, CAP - 01, 12/24/75. |