Poor Consumer Comprehension and Plan Selection Inconsistencies Under the 2016 HealthCare.gov Choice Architecture
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عنوان ژورنال: MDM Policy & Practice
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2381-4683,2381-4683
DOI: 10.1177/2381468317716441