PCSI

The PCSI is involved in researching, developing, and using patient classification systems, commonly known as casemix systems. The PCSI was founded in 1987 in Lisbon, Portugal, with an initial focus on Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs). Its scope has expanded over the years to encompass other care types, settings, and applications beyond funding... The primary objective of the PCSI is to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and advancement in the field of patient classification systems. By bringing together researchers, developers, and users from around the world, the PCSI promotes the development and use of effective and efficient casemix systems. These systems play a vital role in categorizing patients into groups with similar clinical characteristics and resource needs, enabling fair reimbursement, quality assessment, and performance evaluation in healthcare... We are hosting this 36th conference together with the PCSI and the Nordic Casemix Centre (NCC), and our common aim to..