DRG
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of DRG
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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He surrendered as a rebel last year and joined the DRG within weeks, taking part in counter-insurgency operations despite saying he "has not received any training yet".
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025
Coding systems begot new coding systems, because few hospitals wanted to be paid according to Medicare’s relatively low DRG standards.
From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2017
Summersett said the decline in “average-length-of-stay” is a positive sign for the hospital, because Medicare pays hospitals for care based on a set payment called a “diagnosis related group” or DRG.
From Washington Times • Dec. 24, 2014
The pneumotaxic center is a network of neurons that inhibits the activity of neurons in the DRG, allowing relaxation after inspiration, and thus controlling the overall rate.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
DRG, which launched the revamped Catchphrase format at the Mipcom international programming market in Cannes this week, said that it is close to confirming deals in several other countries.
From The Guardian • Oct. 9, 2012
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