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Comment
. 2017 May;32(5):556.
doi: 10.1007/s11606-016-3829-5.

Capsule Commentary on Bodenmann et al., Case Management May Reduce Emergency Department Frequent Use in a Universal Health Coverage System: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Blake Gregory  1
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Capsule Commentary on Bodenmann et al., Case Management May Reduce Emergency Department Frequent Use in a Universal Health Coverage System: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Blake Gregory. J Gen Intern Med. 2017 May.
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