System strategies for case mix.

As a result of the advent of case-mix reimbursement, hospital data processing (DP) managers are facing new and increasing pressures for integrated financial and clinical computer systems. Those hospitals with the capability of merging data and producing rapid and responsive analytical reports are clearly going to be the best-prepared for the coming changes in the management of hospital operations. Much of a hospital's preparedness will depend on the DP staff and its planning, management and technical resources.