The effect of overuse by primary healthcare institutions on medical expenses: an empirical study from the western regions of China

The effect of overuse by primary healthcare institutions on medical expenses: an empirical study from the western regions of China

BackgroundOveruse stands as an important factor in the unreasonable growth of healthcare expenditure in many countries, increasing the burden of both patients and national healthcare insurance. The heterogeneity of diseases results in significant differences in clinical manifestations and treatment...

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Main Authors: Yao Zhang, Yingqi Liu, Zhengxue Luo, Zhongliang Zhou, Shaoqing Gong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
overuse
medical expenses
unannounced standardized patient
primary healthcare services
western regions of China
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1588806/full
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