Continuity of Care and Healthcare Costs among Patients with Chronic Disease: Evidence from Primary Care Settings in China
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.5994 | Journal eISSN: 1568-4156
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Submitted on: Jun 11, 2021
Accepted on: Sep 14, 2022
Published on: Oct 12, 2022
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