When flat fees are being received for different products or$$ services, it is

essential

for the hospital to have detailed knowledge of the cost of each product or service. Accurate cost information is

crucial

for decisions regarding which products and services should be emphasized or$$ de$-$emphasized. In$$ contrast, when all costs are$$ reimbursed, it is

$$

$$

important to the hospital to know which products or services cause$$ costs, because all costs are reimbursed by someone.