A doctor tells a medical assistant, “This hospital has a different case mix than the place you used to work.” What does case mix mean?

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varying education level of patients
varying education level of patients

number of patients a medical assistant is required to help in a typical day
number of patients a medical assistant is required to help in a typical day

types of illnesses and ailments that patients typically have
types of illnesses and ailments that patients typically have

varying income levels of patients

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types of illnesses and ailments that patients typically have

In healthcare, "case mix" refers to the variety and characteristics of patients treated, including their diagnoses, severity of illness, and complexity of care needed.