So far, it has been applied in many countries and been generally acknowledged as the most effective method in controlling healthcare cost. Case mix has applying value in health policy making, health administration and health economic research.

• 病例组合被公认为是缓解医疗费用最有效的方法，它在卫生政策、医疗管理以及卫生经济等很多领域都有应用意义。