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 Collaborating With Providers

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Collaborating With Providers: Hospitals

Hospital Expenses and Length of Stay, 2001-2005

Since 2001, the average length of a hospital stay has been constant, while the cost-per-stay has increased at a CAGR of 5.2 percent.

Source: Adapted from the American Hospital Association and The Lewin Group TrendWatch Chartbook 2007: Trends Affecting Hospitals and Health Systems


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