Term: Blended Rate

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

A method used by Hospital Medical Records Institute (HMRI) to adjust its cost per case for Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients in short term units.

Related terms 

• Alternate Level of Care (ALC)
• Costing
• Funding Formula
• Socio-Economic Risk Index (SERI)
• Socio-Economic Status (SES)

References 

• Lloyd M, Shanahan M, Brownell M, Roos NP. Hospital Case Mix Costing Project 1991/92: Methodological Appendix. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1995. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Shanahan M, Lloyd M, Roos NP, Brownell M. Hospital Case Mix Costing Project 1991/92. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] (View)