An evaluation of universal vouchers as a demand-side subsidy to change primary care utilization: A retrospective analysis of longitudinal services utilisation and voucher claims data from a survey cohort in Hong Kong
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2019.12.009
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Voucher; Primary care; Preventive care; Acute care; Incentive;All these keywords.
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