Dictionary
The Dictionary provides concise definitions of health economics terms, arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Use it to understand unfamiliar terminology or confirm the meaning of a specific term.
C
- Case WeightConceptDRG Weight, Resource Weight
- A relative value assigned to a diagnosis-related group reflecting its expected resource intensity, used to scale payment from a base rate.
I
- Intensity GrowthTermRising Care Intensity, Per-Episode Intensification
- An increase in the sophistication or resource intensity of care delivered per episode of illness, independent of changes in patient numbers.
R
- Relative Value ScaleConceptRVS, Resource-Based Value Scale
- A system assigning a numerical value to each service reflecting its relative resource intensity, providing the structure for a standardised fee schedule.
- Relative WeightConceptCasemix Weight, Resource Intensity Weight
- A numerical value assigned to a payment classification, such as a diagnosis-related group, reflecting its expected resource intensity relative to average.
- Resource IntensityTermCare Intensity, Resource Density
- A measure of the volume and type of resources required to provide care for a specific patient or clinical case category.