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Continuity of care and its effect on readmissions for COPD patients: A comparative study of Norway and Germany

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  • Swanson, Jayson O.
  • Vogt, Verena
  • Sundmacher, Leonie
  • Hagen, Terje P.
  • Moger, Tron Anders

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This study compares continuity of care between Germany – a social health insurance country, and Norway – a national health service country with gatekeeping and patient lists for COPD patients before and after initial hospitalization. We also investigate how subsequent readmissions are affected.

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  • Swanson, Jayson O. & Vogt, Verena & Sundmacher, Leonie & Hagen, Terje P. & Moger, Tron Anders, 2018. "Continuity of care and its effect on readmissions for COPD patients: A comparative study of Norway and Germany," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 122(7), pages 737-745.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:122:y:2018:i:7:p:737-745
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2018.05.013
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