Physician perspectives on the implications of the diagnosis-related groups for medical practice in Turkey: A qualitative study.

Puren Aktas ORCID logo ; (2022) Physician perspectives on the implications of the diagnosis-related groups for medical practice in Turkey: A qualitative study. The International journal of health planning and management, 37 (3). pp. 1769-1780. ISSN 0749-6753 DOI: 10.1002/hpm.3445
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Hospital reimbursement models might have unintended consequences for medical practice. In Turkey, a mixed reimbursement scheme, based on the diagnosis-related group (DRG) model and global budget, was gradually introduced as part of the country's 2003 healthcare reforms. This article examines the impacts of the DRG model on medical practice in Turkey, as perceived by physicians working in public and private hospitals. This study draws on an analysis of 14 interviews with physicians. The findings reveal that the implementation of the DRG has transformed medical practice into a process of cost-benefit optimisation which involves balancing the income and expenses of hospitals against patients' medical needs. To mitigate the negative effects of the DRG, the current model may need to be reformed, particularly to grant exemptions from the standard reimbursement structure for patients who are experiencing complications and/or multiple health conditions.


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