[Using diagnosis-related groups in Chile: lessons and challengesLições e desafios do uso de grupos de diagnósticos relacionados no Chile].

Objective: Analyze the implementation of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) in Chile with a view to optimizing the distribution of public resources.

Methods: A chronological narrative analysis of the main milestones was complemented by simulated application of DRGs through emulated competition and cluster analysis for evaluative purposes.

Results: In 2001, DRGs were introduced in Chile in an academic context.