Commentary on Goldfield et al's “Reforming the Primary Care Physician Payment System”
Journal of Ambulatory Care ManagementPublished 1 April 2008
Stephen C. Schoenbaum, Robert A. Berenson, Laurence B. Gardner, Allan H. Goroll
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Not surprisingly, health policy experts, concerned about the fact that the United States has the highest healthcare costs in the world but does not consistently achieve the best outcomes, have been attracted to the idea of promoting more emphasis on primary care and particularly “medical homes”.
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Schoenbaum, Stephen C. MD; Berenson, Robert A. MD; Gardner, Laurence B. MD; Goroll, Allan H. MD Author Information
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Health ProfessionsEconomics, Econometrics and Finance
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