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Trends in geographic disparities in allocation of health care resources in the US

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  • Horev, Tuvia
  • Pesis-Katz, Irena
  • Mukamel, Dana B.

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  • Horev, Tuvia & Pesis-Katz, Irena & Mukamel, Dana B., 2004. "Trends in geographic disparities in allocation of health care resources in the US," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 68(2), pages 223-232, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:68:y:2004:i:2:p:223-232
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