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Term: Standardized Inpatient

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2008-02-28

Definition:

A hypothetical inpatient with a resource intensity weight (RIW)™ of 1; this calculation allows fair cost comparisons between hospitals.

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References 

  • Finlayson G, Roos NP, Jacobs P, Watson D. Using the Manitoba Hospital Management Information System: Comparing Average Cost Per Weighted Case and Financial Ratios of Manitoba Hospitals. The Next Step. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 2001. [Report] [Summary] (View)

Term used in 

  • Finlayson G, Jacobs P, Watson D, Bogdanovic B. A Comparison of Preliminary and Adjusted Cost per Weighted Case Determinations for Manitoba Hospitals: Impact for Evaluation and Report Cards. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2001. [Report] [Summary] (View)


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