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An Interrupted Time-Series Analysis to Assess Impact of Introduction of Co-Payment on Emergency Room Visits in Cyprus

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Co-payment was proven to be effective in Cyprus’ emergency room setting and is expected to lessen congestion in the emergency room. The price insensitivity of people aged over 70 years, teenagers, children and infants, merits additional research for the identification of the underlying reasons. Copyright Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015

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  • Panagiotis Petrou, 2015. "An Interrupted Time-Series Analysis to Assess Impact of Introduction of Co-Payment on Emergency Room Visits in Cyprus," Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, Springer, vol. 13(5), pages 515-523, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:aphecp:v:13:y:2015:i:5:p:515-523
    DOI: 10.1007/s40258-015-0169-2
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