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.
B
- Base Rate
- The standard, unadjusted payment amount for a given payment classification, before any facility-specific or case-specific adjustment factors are applied.
C
- Case Weight
- A relative value assigned to a diagnosis-related group reflecting its expected resource intensity, used to scale payment from a base rate.