Casemix system for the elderly persons in Japan
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Background Casemix classification systems for post acute care have been developed in several countries. The paradigm of each system is different depending on service and target population and the intension of the system itself. Japanese classification system is more suitable for long-term nursing care for elderly person. In contrast, RUGs system used in the US considers rehabilitation and medical service highly in their hierarchical system suitable as a sub-acute classification system.
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