Insurance Coverage, Medical Conditions, and Visits to Alternative Medicine Providers
Archives of Internal MedicinePublished 11 February 2002
Peter M. Wolsko, David M. Eisenberg, Roger B. Davis, Susan L. Ettner, Russell S. Phillips
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Extent of insurance coverage for CAM providers and use for wellness are strong correlates of frequent use of CAM providers.
Abstract
A small minority of persons accounted for more than 75% of visits to CAM providers. Extent of insurance coverage for CAM providers and use for wellness are strong correlates of frequent use of CAM providers.
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