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Socioeconomic distribution of GP visits following patient choice reform and differences in reimbursement models: Evidence from Sweden

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  • Sveréus, Sofia
  • Kjellsson, Gustav
  • Rehnberg, Clas

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This study aims to analyse changes in the socioeconomic distribution of GP visits following primary care patient choice reform, and to compare their magnitude and direction in pure capitation, versus capitation/activity-based mixed, provider reimbursement settings.

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  • Sveréus, Sofia & Kjellsson, Gustav & Rehnberg, Clas, 2018. "Socioeconomic distribution of GP visits following patient choice reform and differences in reimbursement models: Evidence from Sweden," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 122(9), pages 949-956.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:122:y:2018:i:9:p:949-956
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2018.07.017
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