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Cost per Discharge

Definition of this KPI:
The average cost incurred by the hospital for each patient discharge, including direct and indirect care costs.


  • This KPI can be calculated as: Total operating expenses / Total number of discharges
  • The KPI will be measured as: financial value (e.g. €, $)
  • How to interpret the KPI: lower is better
  • The strategic objective to measure with this KPI: Reduce costs per discharge without compromising patient care quality.
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