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Definition of casemix

casemix

/ˈkeɪsˌmɪks/
case · mix
Plural:casemixes
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casemix Lexical Profile

casemix Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The distribution, variety, and clinical complexity of patients treated by a healthcare facility or provider, typically used to determine funding, allocate resources, and assess performance.

Example

"Because the urban hospital handles a highly complex casemix, it receives greater federal reimbursement than smaller rural clinics."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently styled as two words ('case mix'), but commonly compounded as a single word in health economics, billing, and medical administration literature.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the late 20th century in the fields of health economics and hospital administration as a compound of 'case' (referring to a medical patient) and 'mix'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Casemix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/casemix
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