Do integrated health care systems provide lower-cost, higher-quality care?
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A study Looking at quality and cost issues for integrated vs. non integrated physician practices yields some interesting findings.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Physician executive
دوره 40 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014